 The "Los Angeles Times" reported, on July 9, 2006, that Huck retired from the Marine Corps on June 19, 2006.DoD spokesmen said that Huck's retirement had nothing to do with Hagee's visit to Iraq, that Huck's retirement had been previously scheduled, and that its announcement following Hagee's visit or the conclusion of Chiarelli's inquiry was just a coincidence.As of June 2006, Huck is serving as Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps.