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Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Smith was dismissed from his role as the program executive officer for unmanned and small vessels following an investigation by the Office of the Naval Inspector General, due to a misconduct complaint. He has been temporarily reassigned, and his office is now led by Melissa Kirkendall.
Retired four-star Adm. Robert P. Burke, the Navy’s former second-highest-ranking officer, was arrested on federal bribery charges for allegedly awarding a sole-source contract in exchange for a lucrative job and stock options. Burke, along with Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger of Next Jump, faces multiple counts of conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Burke's attorney denies the charges, asserting there was no connection between the contract and the job offer.