There are many opinions here but you know what they say about opinions...To those who either never served or served and have a bitter or positive opinion, listen up from a soldier that has “been there” both in Saudi and DS as well as serving right now. I’m a veteran of the Marine Corps the USNavy and now the AR...Gen.Downing was a man of honor and committment.I happen to be one of those low-level slobs under his command at SOCOM and to those who knew him know better.generals do what they have to do its true, but if you ever have the opportunity to talk with him you would know what a soldier is all about...1SGT “BobCat” Bell..