A good friend of mine a full Bird Colonel, now retired, knew General Austin before he was in his present position. He described him as a "good honest patriot" This was many years ago before Austin was in his present position. My friend expressed a bit of bewilderment about what General Austin is today.
General Keane, a genuine old school general’s general, has said essentially the same thing.
politicization of armed forces pure and simple. he apparently needs the job more than his dignity. apparently acc to Kirby admin knew about this a few days before it hit the news. and they DIDN’T derail it IMMEDIATELY??? really? says quite a lot. no moral compass whatsoever.