Posted on Aug 7, 2015
New service chiefs confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Any insights concerning them?
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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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Former Fort Drum commander confirmed as Army Chief of Staff
Former Fort Drum commander confirmed as Army Chief of Staff
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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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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!
Never can have too many uniform changes!
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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
Thanks for that information SSG Thomas Brousseau. Real good to see you again! Semper fi ...
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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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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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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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