Don't forget Cdr Bob Stumpf fired no nothing other than being in the same hotel...great guy and a splendid aviator [exchange A-4 driver with RAN]]]
Blue Angels commanding officer Bob Stumpf was denied promotion and retired simply for having gone to Tailhook '91 to receive an award. One of his remarks afterwards ...
"The essence of that warrior culture has been severely diluted in this decade. Politically inspired social edicts enforced since Tailhook '91 have rendered a ready room atmosphere so different now that it is nearly unrecognizable.
Pilots are hampered in their ability to train as warriors by the policies of their senior leaders.
They are faced with social experimentation and double standards in training.
Experienced pilots are forced to qualify certain trainees who may or may not demonstrate established quality standards.
This leads to distrust and resentment, two powerfully harmful factors in terms of unit morale, and thus military effectiveness."
Stumf was right, but nobody listened.