“the process is being deliberately twisted by pulling a retired GO in to work for the State Dept instead of bringing him back on active duty, (which can be done), and having him report through a military chain of command”
Interesting point. Their is always some degree of friction between DoD and Dept of State during any operation. This may be the liberal wet dream of how to run an operation - give them their own Generals and allow them to tinker however the feel.
If a senior General is committed to doing the right thing and defending our country while there is an administration like this one in power, they have to choke back criticism, or they will be fired. If they lack the restraint, maturity and commitment to do this, then some less qualified or totally unqualified replacement will call the shots.
If they just throw up their hands and quit when the letfies show up, they would be surrendering the future to them. I don’t necessarily condemn those who stay on duty during leftist administrations - they may be holding the fort and enduring frustration for the greater good. I would not want to have to put up with their crap. I am grateful for those who do.
General Allen will probably do his best to accomplish the mission he takes on, only to have the rug pulled out from under him by his bosses time after time.
Those in the region that trust him risk being sold down the river as well.