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Old 12-21-2009, 08:46   #24
Richard
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Although many Army and Marine officers in Afghanistan are performing well, a significant portion are not demonstrating the vital leadership attributes of creativity, flexibility and initiative.
They're out there - here's one.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...1.4be2ed1.html

I would think the likes of GENs Petraeus and McChrystal (as well as those they choose to staff their HQs and groom for senior leadership under their commands) fit the category, too.

And so it goes...

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