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Former Secretary Harvey

Army Secretary Is Ousted in Furor Over Hospital Care
David S. Cloud, NY Times, 3/3/07

"A senior Pentagon official said Mr. Gates had demanded Mr. Harvey's resignation because he was displeased that Mr. Harvey on Thursday, in dismissing the commander of Walter Reed, temporarily named Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley to take command. General Kiley, the Army's top medical officer, had earlier appeared to play down the problems at Walter Reed, where he was in command until 2004."

“It could have been almost anybody but Kiley,” said a senior Pentagon official

As of 1 P.M. PST, The Honorable Francis J. Harvey was still listed on the Army's website as Secretary of the United States Army.

From the Army's website:

"Secretary Harvey's number one priority is the well being of Soldiers and their families."

"Prior to becoming the Secretary, Dr. Harvey spent much of his career with corporations that provided products and services to the federal government, particularly the Department of Defense."

"Secretary Harvey earned his doctorate in Metallurgy and Material Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania"

The former Secretary of the Army was Metallurgicic Engineer!?
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In case you're loosing track of the players here's a recap.

Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley - head of Walter Reed from 2002 until 2004

General or Generals X - The clown(s) that were in charge in between Kiley and Weightman. Sure to be questioned by the independent commission.

Maj. Gen. George W. Weightman - head of Walter Reed from 10/06 until 3/1/07

Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley - head of Walter Reed from 3/1/07 until 3/2/07

Maj. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker - head of Walter Reed from 3/2/07 until ???

Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey - fired 3/2/07