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1. "fired" has different meaning in military.

Sun Oct 20, 2013, 10:45 AM

Oct 2013

Giardina was first suspended from his post, then "relieved", and finally "reassigned to an undetermined position within the Navy. "
And demoted a star.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/vice-adm-tim-giardina-fired-nuclear-commander/story?id=20524735

He will most likely retire, with benefits.

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"fired" has different meaning in military. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2013 #1