Vice Admiral Scott Stearney was found dead in his Bahrain home on SaturdayThe admiral who oversees US Navy forces in the Middle East has been found dead in his home in Bahrain, but authorities say no foul play is suspected. Vice Admiral Scott Stearney, who took over command of the 5th Fleet and Naval Forces Central Command in May, was found dead on Saturday. 'This is devastating news for the Stearney family, for the team at Fifth Fleet and for the entire Navy,' Admiral John Richardson, chief of naval operations, said in a video statement. 'Scott Stearney was a decorated naval warrior,' he added. U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Scott A. Stearney is seen speaking in May after taking command of the 5th Fleet.

Source: Daily Mail December 02, 2018 00:02 UTC