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Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet aboard USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) on Oct. 24, 2018. US Navy Photo\nBy Sam LaGrone<\/p>\n
Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet aboard USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) on Oct. 24, 2018. US Navy Photo
\nBy Sam LaGrone<\/p>\n
Mick brings us the sad news of Vice Adm Scott Stearney’s death. Unfortunately it looks like suicide. We may never know what caused his decision, but people there is help out there for the asking. Use it. <\/p>\n
Vice Adm. Scott A. Stearney, commander of U.S. 5th Fleet, was found dead in his quarters in Bahrain on Saturday, according to a statement from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson.<\/p>\n
While an investigation is ongoing, the death of Stearney will almost certainly be ruled a suicide, a U.S. defense official told USNI News. An official determination on the cause of death is expected by mid-week, USNI News has learned.<\/p>\n
A Navy spokesperson didn\u2019t have additional information on the investigation when contacted by USNI News on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bahraini Ministry of Interior are cooperating on the investigation, but at this time no foul play is suspected,\u201d read a statement from Richardson.<\/p>\n
\u201cScott Stearney was a decorated naval warrior. He was a devoted husband and father, and he was a good friend to all of us,\u201d Richardson said. \u201cThe Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bahraini Ministry of Interior are cooperating on the investigation, but at this time no foul play is suspected. Rear Adm. Paul Schlise, the deputy commander of 5th Fleet, has assumed command and is maintaining continuity in our responsibilities and posture in the U.S. 5th Fleet.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Condolences to his family, friends and shipmates. The rest of the article may be viewed here at USNI.org<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"