Latest "toxic leadership" stories

Military investigating possible ‘dysfunction’ at Texas medical center after colonel resigns

"I am left with this last opportunity to make a difference,” wrote Col. Ken Bode, commander of the 959th Medical Operations Squadron.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Why toxic senior leaders survive — and sometimes thrive — in the military

The armed forces have lost far more talent as a result of poor and toxic leadership than any supposed benefit the toxic people have brought to their organizations, writes recently retired Col. Jason Lamb.

By Retired Col. Jason Lamb

3 years ago

Spangdahlem group commander disciplined for inappropriately touching squadron commander’s wife

Col. Anthony Retka retired earlier this month at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

‘Oink, oink.’ Lieutenant general belittled staff, mocked female airman’s weight, IG found. It cost him a star.

In a statement provided by his attorney, Levy said he disagreed with the allegations and characterizations against him in the report.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Command chief at Shaw’s 20th Fighter Wing fired after investigation

CMSgt. Jason Morehouse is currently not performing duties at the 20th, and is awaiting his next assignment.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Two-star fired from running top secret program office; under multiple IG investigations

Maj. Gen. Dawn Dunlop oversaw the office that managed some of the most highly classified programs in the military.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago