RE: Based on what I saw when I was in the Navy, I think @squidly was absolutely DEAD ON when he said:
squidly:
Keep in mind the Navy had ample time to pull the Chief’s quals, prior to this. They did it now because the prosecution largely failed and they were mad they didn’t get the outcome they wanted. IME, vindictive officers aren’t unique.
Trump had the balls to call ‘bullshit’ and make it right.
Concur. BZ to calling it right!!