There is a persistent rumor going around now, that General Ham (AFRICOM) was going to proceed with a rescue operation in defiance of Panetta, but was immediately relieved of duty and taken into custody by his 2nd in command.

Ham was shortly after the incident "retired" from his post. (This part is not rumor, is verifiable fact)

Noone has been able to verify this for certain yet, but its popped up in quite a few places, in various formats. I think we will hear more about this in future.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)