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Posted on Aug 7, 2015
GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
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Lawmakers approved the Obama administration nominations of Lieutenant General Robert Neller to be the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Mark Milley to be the Army Chief of Staff, and Admiral John Richardson to be the Chief of Naval Operations.

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SFC Stephen King
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SFC Stephen King
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The changing of the guard. I am optimistic that these men will help guide our administration in the right direction.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
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I share your optimism SFC Stephen King.
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SGT William Howell
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I for one am looking forward to seeing the new uniform the Chief of Staff of the Army is going to come up with.

Never can have too many uniform changes!
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New service chiefs confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Any insights concerning them?
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General Mark Milley was my Battalion Commander from 1996-1997 when I proudly served in the 1/506 INF, Currahee! at Camp Greaves, "FEPA" Korea. He is an Outstanding Soldier and the most competent leader that I ever had the privilege to serve. Of all my years of service I can't think of any other leader more suited for the position of the Army Chief of Staff.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
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Thanks for that information SSG Thomas Brousseau. Real good to see you again! Semper fi ...
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SSG Thomas Brousseau
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Thanks, I've been busy with work and whatnot.
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SMSgt Gary Calhoun
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I am cautiously optimistic. Gen Neller has at least attended (and taught) at The Basic School - something not all of his infantry predecessors could say. Adm. John Richardson is a brain and glows in the dark, with command of several boats. Gen Milley has the 11- and 18-series time and enough overseas bars and campaign stars to be credible. That said, they are politicians in uniform - advocating for their budgets and trying to improve quality of life and training issues. It should be a challenge for them in a time of tight resources, changing ops, significant social change and civilian leadership that might be construed as difficult at best. I wish them well.
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Maj Chris Nelson
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As long as they are not there to be political puppets, I have no problem with it. See the ball, Call the ball. Less sugar coating, more cut the BS and call it like it is. TOOOOOO much Politically Correct for my liking.... call it done.
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As long as they protect the integrity of their Branch of Service and make informed decisions that doesn’t harm the welfare of their men and women who serve, then I will not have a problem with them.
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SSgt Alex Robinson
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We need leaders who are not politically correct and aren't afraid to make tough decisions and lead from the front
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Cpl Jeff N.
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I hope they have serious BS deflector shields and can hold out for about a year and a half. Hopefully then, the American people will then provide them with a commander in chief that is fully supportive of the military, their efforts and sacrifice on behalf of this country.
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SGT William Howell
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Good luck un-fucking this goat! Now go out and do good things!
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