Posted on May 5, 2015
These generals could replace General Joseph Dunford as the next top Marine. Who would you choose?
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Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the commandant of the Marine Corps, has been selected by President Obama to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. officials confirmed Monday. The move will make the veteran infantry officer, who has extensive experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, the second Marine officer ever to serve as the Pentagon’s top leader in uniform.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find Marines who do not admire Dunford. He’s seen as a pragmatist and a even-keeled leader, someone who is demanding but fair and deeply experienced in combat.
Read the full story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2015/05/05/these-generals-could-replace-gen-joseph-dunford-as-the-next-top-marine/?hpid=z7
You’ll be hard-pressed to find Marines who do not admire Dunford. He’s seen as a pragmatist and a even-keeled leader, someone who is demanding but fair and deeply experienced in combat.
Read the full story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2015/05/05/these-generals-could-replace-gen-joseph-dunford-as-the-next-top-marine/?hpid=z7
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Of those listed I have only met and served under General Kelly. Another name I've heard mentioned is Lieutenant General Toolan who I have also met under whom I've also served.
The Corps is not a democracy, we don't vote in our leaders, they are appointed by the civilian CINC as they should be.
All of that said, I would happily follow General Kelly almost anywhere.
The Corps is not a democracy, we don't vote in our leaders, they are appointed by the civilian CINC as they should be.
All of that said, I would happily follow General Kelly almost anywhere.
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LtCol Scott Duncan
Then Col Toolan, was the Director of MC Command And Staff College when I attended in '04 - '05. He is also an incredible Leader. Another fantastic candidate - what a problem to have!
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Sgt Steven Hadsell
I've only met Gen Kelly when he was visiting us in the hospital back in Al Asad, but I've heard great things from some of the other stars I have worked under.
Being a Fightin Fifth alum, I think we will miss Gen Dunford. Hopefully the next CMC, whoever that may be, has the same level of combat experience and leadership ability.
Being a Fightin Fifth alum, I think we will miss Gen Dunford. Hopefully the next CMC, whoever that may be, has the same level of combat experience and leadership ability.
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LCpl Andrew Brown
As an enlisted man, I personally love LtGen Toolan. He is a great leader, and he actually cares about those under his command.
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LtCol Scott Duncan
We are fortunate to have Leaders like this in the MC. And, of course, rock solid NCO Leaders!!
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As the number 2 top leader, Gen J.M. Paxton brings continuity to the organization and to Gen Dunford's efforts and intentions. I served with him when he was the Bn Cmdr at 1/8, and to this day have never served with another commander that has been able to focus on the mission and still have a peripheral view of troop welfare, remains to be the finest commander I have ever served with.
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