More Fallout From Walter Reed
Army Surgeon General Kiley Retires Amid Walter Reed Medical Center Furor
WASHINGTON — The Army's top medical official has submitted his request for retirement to Pentagon officials amid a broadening scandal over poor health care for veterans returning from Iraq.
All signs were pointing to Army Surgeon General Kevin C. Kiley 's early retirement, which he made official by submitting paperwork on Sunday. Before becoming the Army's surgeon general, he was the top official in charge of Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. A series of news reports by The Washington Post in February showed poor treatment and neglect of outpatient soldiers at the hospital, and the stories have precipitated a major shake-up at the Pentagon.
"I submitted my retirement because I think it is in the best interest of the Army," Lt. Gen. Kiley said in a statement.
He said he wanted to make room for officials "to focus completely on the way ahead and the Army Action Plan to improve all aspects of soldier care."
Well we're getting closer to a thorough cleaning of the Walter Reed administration. The sad part is, those who are taking over having a lot of work to do.
