The official USAF investigation report is out and the allegations against the general are substantiated.
It also found she failed to maintain a healthy command climate by making false or untruthful statements, unnecessarily blaming her staff for her own shortfalls, and that she made decisions and conducted herself in a way that led others to view her as a “self-serving” leader.
Report of Investigation: Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin, July 2019
ALLEGATION 1, that between on or about 1 July 17 and on or about 30 November 18, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin went on temporary duty travel for other than official purposes, in violation of the Joint Travel Regulations, 5 May 17, is SUBSTANTIATED.
ALLEGATION 2, that between on or about 20 July 17 and on or about 2 December 18, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin did not take leave for time spent on personal business while on official travel, in violation of AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, 11 May 16, is SUBSTANTIATED.
ALLEGATION 3, that on diverse occasions, between on or about 1 June 17 and on or about 30 November 18, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin improperly procured commercial transportation, and improperly prepaid for rental car fuel, in violation of the Joint Travel Regulations, 5 May 17, and AFI 24-101, Passenger Movement, 28 Apr 17, is SUBSTANTIATED.
ALLEGATION 4, that on diverse occasions, between on or about 1 July 17 and on or about 30 November 18, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin committed waste, as defined by AFI 90-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution, dated 27 August 15, by needlessly incurring expenses while traveling on official duty, is SUBSTANTIATED.
ALLEGATION 5, that on or about 15 April 18, and on or about 7 November 18, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin misused a government vehicle, in violation of AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations, 5 May 16, is SUBSTANTIATED.
ALLEGATION 6, that between on or about 2 March 2019 and on or about 5 March 2019, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin wrongfully accepted a loan from a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, by requesting the cadet charge her (Brig gen Goodwin's) official travel expenses on the cadet's government credit card, which constituted a gift, in violation of DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17 November 2011, is SUBSTANTIATED.
ALLEGATION 7, that between on or about 1 June 17 and on or about 1 February 19, Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin failed to maintain a healthy command climate, in violation of AFI 1-2, Commander's Responsibilities, 8 May 14, is SUBSTANTIATED.
Report:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/124mxCFQTc-7m1lW7kT_egdNnf_vpq-4v/view