Summary The precise reason for the general's sacking remained unclear.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Air Force plans to fire a two-star general overseeing nuclear missiles, defense officials said Friday.
Major General Michael Carey is being relieved of his command of the 20th Air Force, responsible for maintaining "on-alert" intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to two officials, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The precise reason for the general s sacking remained unclear and the Air Force planned to hold a press conference to announce the decision.
The news came two days after the deputy commander of the country s US nuclear forces was sacked after coming under investigation for allegedly using counterfeit chips at a casino in Iowa.
The military s nuclear command has come under repeated criticism in recent years after a number of blunders and failed inspections.
