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Adm. Bill Moran, Set to Lead Navy, Decides to Retire Over Bad Judgment

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Bill Moran, who was about to become chief of naval operations, is stepping aside over his supervision of a tarnished an ex-officer.

Martha Mercer
Martha Mercer 

Senior Editor

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Martha Mercer

Martha Mercer

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