A senior Navy official who told sailors to “clap like we’re at a strip club” during a visit from Vice President Mike Pence last week has resigned, the service announced Tuesday. Command Master Chief Jonas Carter of the USS Harry S. Truman stepped down from his position as the ship's enlisted leader and will retire, Capt. "Onboard USS Harry S. Truman, we measure ourselves by the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity," Dienna wrote. NAVY SAILORS ABOARD USS HARRY S. TRUMAN TOLD TO ‘CLAP LIKE WE’RE AT A STRIP CLUB’ FOR MIKE PENCEThe U.S. Navy confirmed to Fox News the statement was made when Pence visited the ship last week, calling the comments "inappropriate." "I’ve seen firsthand – and the more than 3,000 sailors aboard Truman can testify to – the incredible impact he’s made to our command."

Source: Fox News May 08, 2019 16:18 UTC