Ah, the military life—where every detail counts, even the direction of your rifle scope. In a plot twist worthy of a comedy show, a Navy commander learned that “backward” isn’t just a metaphor. Relieved of duty after a viral photo mishap, he now has plenty of time to practice his marksmanship. Read on for a lesson in why double-checking your gear matters, especially when the whole internet is watching.

 

Commander of Navy warship relieved of duty months after backward rifle scope photo flap