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rpannier

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Sat Jun 8, 2019, 09:01 AM Jun 2019

'Free hugs' and margarita machine in office? Navy probing claims against war college leader

NEWPORT, R.I. — The military is investigating the president of the U.S. Naval War College amid allegations that he spent excessively, abused his hiring authority and otherwise behaved inappropriately, including keeping a margarita machine in his office.

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Dozens of emails and other documents obtained by the AP show the college has struggled to make payroll under Harley's leadership and spent about $725,000 annually on raises while facing an annual shortfall of $5 million or more.


Harley has also sent a series of emails to hundreds of students, faculty and staff that raised eyebrows, including offers of "free hugs" and games of Twister in his office.


In an interview with the AP last month, Harley blamed the fiscal strain on the Navy not fully funding new missions the college has taken on. And he said the emails merely reflected his lighthearted leadership style.

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'Free hugs' and margarita machine in office? Navy probing claims against war college leader (Original Post) rpannier Jun 2019 OP
I can understand the margarita machine but the rest? Nt hack89 Jun 2019 #1
Nothing quite sobering as a "light hearted attitude" at a war college. That margarita machine ... marble falls Jun 2019 #2
I dunno, he sounds like he has a sense of humor... Dennis Donovan Jun 2019 #3

marble falls

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2. Nothing quite sobering as a "light hearted attitude" at a war college. That margarita machine ...
Sat Jun 8, 2019, 09:32 AM
Jun 2019

was just a nod to the old time Navy grog ration.

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