SakshiSuitable Target
The extramarital affair can make senior officers like Haight vulnerable to blackmail by enemies that can compromise national security. Haight had worked on many important projects and had access to much high-level security information. The military in no way was going to ignore that.
Sacrifice Made
Haight’s attorney jumped in his defense and said, ‘He has sacrificed a lot for his country. He’s not a threat to his country and would never do anything to harm it.’ She asserted that the man never became a target to spies or revealed national secrets.
Misused Resources
Army spokesperson, Col. Pat Seiber explained, “Maj. Gen. Haight was reprimanded for failing to exhibit exemplary conduct by engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a woman who was not his wife and for misusing government resources.”
Not The Only One
There have been cases of infidelity in the army prior to this one. In 2015, Ash Carter, United States Defense Secretary found his senior military advisory, Army Lieutenant General Ron Lewis involved in an affair. After learning the hard truth, the defense secretary had no other option but to fire him. So, when the news of Haight’s affair came to the surface, they had no choice but to sack him.
He Spoke
Haight finally broke his silence and issued a statement. The man was embarrassed and unhappy. He also urged people to leave his family out of it. He told them to not to encroach their privacy. They had been affected the most by the breaking of the news.
He Is Sorry
Haight said, “I am truly sorry for the pain I have caused my wife and family.” “On their behalf, I ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.” His request was genuine. But we wonder how his family must have reacted to it.