Posted on 06/09/2015 6:46:24 AM PDT by pabianice
"... The department provided no reason for McHugh’s departure but said he might stay on as the Army’s top civilian until November to give the Obama administration a smooth transition as it searches for his successor.
His departure comes as Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno also plans to retire, closing a page on the era of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and ushering in new leadership as the service faces growing unrest around the world and defense budget caps in Washington.
“There will be much time in the coming months to appropriately celebrate his many accomplishments, but for now I will just say that every soldier is better off because of his hard work and vision, and so is the country,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a statement..."
(Excerpt) Read more at stripes.com ...
For his successor, I’ll put my money on an openly Lesbian.
The Army is no better for his tenure. Good bye and good riddance.
If by “better off” you mean...
Has had a cost of living increase less than the cost of living index...
Has had training budgets cut...
Has seen engineering and maintenance budgets slashed to unsustainable levels...
Has had to endure politically correct leadership over war fighting skills...
Has seen readiness decline...
Has seen morale falter...
Then yes, the army and it’s soldiers are better off.
Lost count on how many military leaders have “stepped down” during the usurper’s dictatorship.
I won’t bet against you.
Saw my first and last speech from the Sec of the Army this morning.
Whoa !! He is Sec of the Army ? Heaven help us.
From the end of the article:
“The leading candidate to replace McHugh is said to be Eric Fanning, currently chief of staff to Carter, according to Defense News.
Considered “one of the most capable leaders in the Pentagon,” the Defense News said, Fanning would be the first openly gay secretary of a U.S. military branch.”
Eh...voila! The answer appears. A perfect leadership choice for the new 21st century LGBTQ-friendly Army.
You are wise, sir. Keeping your money in your pocket avoids it landing it my lap where I would have used it for evil drink.
It didn’t take long for the word in the form of strawmen to be thrown ought. They are so predictable.
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