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33army
08-31-2011, 08:05
Just wanted to get some opinions on this and his next assignment as the CIA Director. Please delete if I posted in the wrong AO.

http://www.military.com/news/article/petraeus-leaves-army-after-37-years.html?ESRC=sm_todayinmil.nl

wet dog
08-31-2011, 08:23
I would've liked to seeing Petraus stay in country longer then he did after McChrystal.

Although, being the new 'head' of the CIA will help, but only if he can truely run the shop, and not just be Obama's boy.

33army
08-31-2011, 08:38
Although I know he stated that he had no political interests, I'd be curious to see him in office.

Richard
08-31-2011, 09:22
Although I know he stated that he had no political interests...

A GO who will become the DCI 'without' political interests? That's a good one. ;)

Richard :munchin

33army
08-31-2011, 10:04
Agreed, I did find that a little awkward since in my mind that position is an office of sorts as you have the Presidents ear.....and unmentionables if you think about it.

JimP
08-31-2011, 10:49
I wonder if he'll continue to pick his staff based upon how fast they can run.....

albeham
08-31-2011, 10:58
I worked for him a few times, when I was at Campbell. Nothing special just comms.

I like the guy..wonder if there is work with him?


Might make things run better with a bunch of 18 series guys...:munchin

Wiseman
09-04-2011, 18:29
I wonder if he will introduce morning PT as part of every CIA employee's daily routine.