Scandal Probe Ensnares Commander of U.S., NATO Troops in Afghanistan

The Washington Post ^ | Tuesday, November 13, 2012 | Craig Whitlock

[kristinn]

ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The FBI probe into the sex scandal that led to the resignation of CIA director David Petraeus has expanded to ensnare Gen. John R. Allen, the commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced early Tuesday.

According to a senior U.S. defense official, the FBI has uncovered between 20,000 and 30,000 pages of “potentially inappropriate” emails between Allen and Jill Kelley, a 37-year-old Tampa woman whose close friendship with Petraeus ultimately led to his downfall. Allen, a Marine, succeeded Petraeus as the top allied commander in Afghanistan in July 2011.

The FBI first notified the Pentagon of its investigation into Allen’s communications with Kelley on Sunday evening, according to the senior defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the ongoing case.

In response, Pentagon chief Leon E. Panetta referred the investigation to the Defense Department’s Inspector General for further review, according to a statement released by Panetta early Tuesday as he was traveling to Australia.

The latest development in the unfolding scandal has shaken President Obama’s national-security staff and upended his carefully chosen plans for his military and intelligence team in his second term.

It also further calls into question the personal behavior of two of the U.S. military’s highest-ranking and most respected figures, who apparently ignored concerns about the highly sensitive nature of their jobs as they embraced personal relationships with younger women who were not their wives.

SNIP

In his statement, Panetta said Allen would remain as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan for now, “while the matter is under investigation and before the facts are determined.”

[Smokeyblue]

Here’s my example of the writing in those e-mails.

“Hi Joe, my best friend since second grade. How are you?”

“Fine Bill. How is your wife Nancy the chiropractor?”

“Oh she’s fine staying with my mother the zoologist and my two children, Sally and John, that you’ve known since their births.”

[Grampa Dave]

“FBI has uncovered between 20,000 and 30,000 pages of “potentially inappropriate” emails between Allen and Jill Kelley.”

Apparently, since 9/11 an unidentified no such agency has stored every email and texted message sent by US citizens or received by US Citizens.

The stored messages were kept at first to identify terrorists. Later they were apparently released to FBI and other so called law enforce agencies for evidence on crimes besides treason.

So boys and girls be very careful of what you send in an email or text. Also, be careful of what you post on any blog, pariticuliarly one like FR.

[Grampa Dave]

“FBI has uncovered between 20,000 and 30,000 pages of “potentially inappropriate” emails between Allen and Jill Kelley.”

Apparently, since 9/11 an unidentified no such agency has stored every email and texted message sent by US citizens or received by US Citizens.

The stored messages were kept at first to identify terrorists. Later they were apparently released to FBI and other so called law enforce agencies for evidence on crimes besides treason.

So boys and girls be very careful of what you send in an email or text. Also, be careful of what you post on any blog, pariticuliarly one like FR.

[Grampa Dave]

“FBI has uncovered between 20,000 and 30,000 pages of “potentially inappropriate” emails between Allen and Jill Kelley.”

Apparently, since 9/11 an unidentified no such agency has stored every email and texted message sent by US citizens or received by US Citizens.

The stored messages were kept at first to identify terrorists. Later they were apparently released to FBI and other so called law enforce agencies for evidence on crimes besides treason.

So boys and girls be very careful of what you send in an email or text. Also, be careful of what you post on any blog, pariticuliarly one like FR.

[a real Sheila]

Are THESE the REAL emails or is this just a parody/humor website?

If these are the real emails, OMG!!!!
Broadwell, so well educated, reduced to this!
Reminds me of a certain diaper-wearing female astronaut a few years back.

[a real Sheila]

NOt sure what to make of these emails.
Not sure if they are real or just seriously funny!

I will say that even the most educated women can LOSE THEIR FREAKING MINDS when it comes to a man.

Ditto for MEN doing dumb things! Both of these men in the positions of authority they are in, and they have done this!
Idiots! All for a little ‘tang.’

[Grampa Dave]

“the FBI has uncovered between 20,000 and 30,000 pages of “potentially inappropriate” emails between Allen and Jill Kelley.”

It is a sign of wisdom and maturity to never trust anything coming from the Compost or NY York Slimes.

This number makes one wonder if texted messages of a few acronyms or words were included in this number.

For the past couple of years out here in CalifornicatorU land, a Christmas gift or anniversary gift after the first date has been a collection texts, emails and posting on Face Book and other social web sites between the hormone popping couple.

One young person got one of these tomes in a very thick and professionally bound cover, entitled, “Our first year!”

My trophy wife, relatives the same age of the receiver of the tome and siblings in private or around others wonder how wise something like that was. The couple has since broke up, and fortunately the recipient wasn’t a 4 star flag officer in our military.

[PghBaldy]

me neither. It was a give way to me that Petreus’ resignation is NOT about the affair.

[a real Sheila]

this is actually getting to be scary as hell.

[TSgt]

IMHO I don’t think either of these two women are raving beauties. The Broad woman is just plain and the other looks like she could be on Snookie’s show. They both think they are “hot” though!

You haven't spent any time in the desert have you? Camels begin to look good if you are there long enough...

[WVKayaker]

Also, be careful of what you post on any blog, pariticuliarly one like FR.

Too late, Gramps...

We have been under surveillance for too long. Veterans, especially, are targets for their deviltry!

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[eak3]

My thoughts exactly. The conspiracy guy in me reads this as removing any potential obstacles to a complete take over by the Obama regime.

[nascarnation]

Well said, Ms. Broadwell could be termed “vivacious”.

The Lebanese twins are “Kardashianesque”

[444Flyer]

Methinks our entire national security apparatus has been compromised...on purpose.

That happened January 2009.

[donna]

Monica to Bill, Valentine's Day
Washington Post, Personal Ad, 1997

[TurboZamboni]

She said “Be My Little General”
(mnemonic for US military general ranks:
Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, General)

[Grampa Dave]

I’m sure your are right.

What kayaks do you yak in?

We have a Hobie Mirage Oasis, and I have two Freedom Hawks, their 12’ and new Pathfinder.

[pas]

Wait. Is there a way they can blame Bush?

Isn’t that what this is about? Oh you meant that Bush.

[Grampa Dave]

“Camels begin to look good if you are there long enough...”

Which ones look the best, the two humpers or one humper?

[Grampa Dave]

“Lets see, you got twins, you got a mistress, you got a couple of Generals, you got the CIA, you got the FBI, you got a usurper president, you got a certifiably insane vice president, you got a Secretary of State who hotfooted it out the country and heck it’s just 7 days after the election.
Buckle up boys and girls! “

My wife said she will ignore all of the news on this, because watching the news could spoil the dozen or so faux fictional spy books that will start coming out next year.