Navy has quietly fired some commanders and other officials, drawing congressional pushback

The firings are a break from the Navy's longstanding policy to announce major removals of commanders and other highly visible officials. They also follow an increasing level of secrecy over military operations, especially in the Middle East.

The firings are a break from the Navy's longstanding policy to announce major removals of commanders and other highly visible officials. They also follow an increasing level of secrecy over military operations, especially in the Middle East.