I see it come up pretty often in passing, sort of like the scenario this looks like, although I haven't read anything from this series. Do you recommend it? I'm always looking for new sci-fi.
The first few books are excellent. Once she gets promoted past the point where she can really be a ship captain, the stories turn political and start to drag a bit. Weber evidentally realized that this was not working, because he's started writing about new characters who are lower-level and therefore more interesting, so the newest books are once again a blast.