Flag officers are very good at agreeing with the boss - it’s pretty much of a requirement on the way up.
Mullen is the dimwit who said “diversity is a strategic imperative”. He’s such a politician.
Don’t assume that the military will always be on our side...
We don’t have 4 years, not even close...
Since it is essentially the plan negotated by President Bush I can’t see why there would not be agreement.
The fact is that the situation on the ground will determine the final number of troops in Iraq.
I just got back from Iraq in December after 10 months. not much going on there, I don’t see much need in us being there much longer especially after the success we have had. however I do not like advertizing DATES!
At some point one or more of these four stars is going to put his country ahead of his career and say “Enough!” “ I resign”.
Until that happens, Obama will wreck the military and turn it into the Carter military and everyone will wonder how it happened.
Someone needs to educate America about “The Pusan Perimeter” and “Pearl Harbor”. Too bad the schools don’t do that any more.