By Susan Greene Last summer, while waiting for Congress to approve his third general's star, Thomas Griffith said he never figured he'd make it that far. One year later, the thrill for Griffith is gone. Neither Pentagon nor Nellis spokes men would elaborate on the allegations, but Air Force sources corroborated news media reports that Griffith was fired for cheating on his wife. His case is being investigated by the Air Force inspector general. Some observers say the military must impose higher standards to win wars, while others see policing personal lives as a means of achieving more political goals.
Maximum punishment is dishonorable discharge and confinement for one year.
It is unclear whether Griffith will retire or face a court- martial. News of his dismissal has surprised Nellis personnel and members of Las Vegas' retired Air Force community, many of whom worked or socialized with Griffith during his tenure here. Pete Peterson, secretary of the Nevada's Air Force Association chapter. Breaking marriage vows violates that integrity. Ronald Smith is writing a thesis on ethics for military officers as part of his master's degree at the Institute for Ethics and Policy Study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.