President Obama picks Marine General Dunford to become next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. What are your thoughts?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:03:58 -0400

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/obama-picks-marine-commander-for-next-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs/2015/05/04/43f9060e-f2ad-11e4-bcc4-e8141e5eb0c9_story.html?hpid=z1

Obama picks Marine commander for next chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Joseph F. Dunford Jr., known for experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, will provide advice on conflicts with the Islamic State and the Taliban.

Response by CPO Greg Frazho made May 4 at 2015 7:05 PM

CPO Greg Frazho — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:05:50 -0400

Good. Pace had a truncated tour of duty as CJCS. Let's see what the second Marine to hold the post can do.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 4 at 2015 7:08 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:08:58 -0400

OORAH, General Dunford! May need a new SEAC...can't have those Marines running the whole Defense Department! haha

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 7:10 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:10:23 -0400

Done

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made May 4 at 2015 7:11 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:11:38 -0400

I'm excited!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made May 4 at 2015 7:17 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:17:59 -0400

The Marine's loss is the DoD's gain! back to the drawing board for CMC. Maybe they can convince Gen Mathis to come out of retirement.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 4 at 2015 7:36 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:36:49 -0400

OK by me, GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 7:58 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:58:02 -0400

This is GREAT news for the Department of Defense. I've been watching General Dunford as Commandant of the Marine Corps, and I'm most impressed. Nothing against GEN Dempsey, he's done a fine job, but I'm anticipating great things from GEN Dunford.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 4 at 2015 8:08 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 04 May 2015 20:08:50 -0400

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/pentagon/2015/05/04/marine-general-joseph-dunford-nominated-joint-chiefs-chairman/26894569/

Obama taps Dunford for Joint Chiefs chairman

President Obama will nominate Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, choosing a widely respected, combat-hardened commander who led the Afghanistan war coalition during a key transitional period during 2013-2014, U.S. officials said Monday.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 8:17 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 20:17:23 -0400

Thanks for posting this GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad . I know you're very proud of the Corps and America. I know General Dunford will do a good job, because he knows what he's doing concerning the Middle East.

Response by LTC Gavin Heater made May 4 at 2015 8:21 PM

LTC Gavin Heater — Mon, 04 May 2015 20:21:23 -0400

I work with GEN Dunford's cousin, a VP with Eversource Energy, and I am friendly with his brother, a Covidien Sr VP. His family has Boston roots and the drive of champions. Great to hear he will become the next CJCS.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 4 at 2015 10:48 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Mon, 04 May 2015 22:48:20 -0400

Good choice. I'm interested to see who will be the new Commandant.

Response by Sgt Jay Jones made May 4 at 2015 11:08 PM

Sgt Jay Jones — Mon, 04 May 2015 23:08:46 -0400

Outstanding choice. He will make a great Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Response by PO1 Ken Johnson made May 5 at 2015 7:24 AM

PO1 Ken Johnson — Tue, 05 May 2015 07:24:02 -0400

Congrats to the General, from all I've read and heard, great choice! As others have mentioned, I expect some great things for the military during his tenure.

The other name that kept coming up in conversations is a former High School Classmate of mine, Admiral Samuel Locklear. Adm Locklear is Commander, U S Pacific Command. His class selected him the MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED when he was a Senior in High School..... Judges?

Hey you got to give it to them, they got that one right!

Response by SGT James Elphick made May 5 at 2015 1:53 PM

SGT James Elphick — Tue, 05 May 2015 13:53:58 -0400

I hope he can bring much of his Marine Corps thinking and ingenuity to the DOD. Also, he's a fighting man which is nice to see.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 6:01 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 06:01:28 -0400

I like him already. He has a Ranger Tab so he must be Awesome. That is all I need to know. RLTW! Even in the Corps.

Response by SSG Mike Angelo made May 6 at 2015 2:07 PM

SSG Mike Angelo — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:07:43 -0400

No crystal ball here, however a Marine in an ultra-progressive business environment should be top ratings on a reality show or fight night ... daily podcasting challenge.

Let the beatings commence.

Response by GySgt Steven Hedges made Jun 25 at 2015 8:01 PM

GySgt Steven Hedges — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:01:37 -0400

Don't screw up Marine.. And don't kiss any ass. Just be a hardcharger and if you get KIA better that than to concede your standards.. If I have said it once, I have said it hundreds of times, a troop or junior officer is expected to go out and do battle knowing that they may make the ultimate sacrifice but too often I think that Generals are not willing to sacrifice their careers to stand hard on a position that they know is right.. Continue to make us proud...

Response by GySgt John O'Donnell made Jul 4 at 2015 6:29 PM

GySgt John O'Donnell — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 18:29:19 -0400

One of the greatest Marines of our time. He is the right man for the job. "Fighting Joe" will set the new standard, that is needed to reshape and reclaim our military might on the World's stage. I only wish, that it was "Time Now' for Grizzly 6.

Response by GySgt Jim Bishop made Jul 6 at 2015 10:16 AM

GySgt Jim Bishop — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:16:46 -0400

I may be biased, but a Marine should always take lead in combat oriented anything. We are first in and last out for a reason! You never hear anyone say send in the Army, Navy, out Air Force.....It's always the Marine! So why not have one take lead on Joint Chiefs?