From a distance, one wonders why an extra-marital affair would force a career ending resignation.

an interview with a vice-admiral in the intelligence community - I know, that oxymoron military intelligence- explained it as part of the military culture of accepting responsibility as part of leadership. earning and deserving the trust of your troops that you put in harms way

as an officer and a gentleman, he owned up to his indiscretion - though not clear how it was uncovered- and what is the honorable course of action for a military leader... oh if only Newt had as much class as that.