A Gathering of Eagles

LarryW · 12-07-2016, 08:42

Gen Mattis as SECDEF, Gen Kelly as DHS, Gen Flynn Nat'l Security Adviser...if Gen Patraeus gets the nod for SECSTATE what will we be seeing? Good idea or bad idea? Top heavy? Too many cooks in the kitchen? Plenty of talent but maybe too many stars?

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Trump poised to tap John Kelly for DHS, adding another general to team

Adding yet another general to his administration, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap retired Marine Gen. John Kelly as his choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Kelly told Fox News Trump already has asked him to serve in the DHS position.

“I have been asked and would consider it an honor,” he said.

Kelly would be the third general Trump has picked for his administration, after announcing James Mattis – who along with Kelly is a four-star general -- as his pick for Defense secretary. Trump also announced in November that retired Gen. Michael Flynn would be his national security adviser.

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...l-to-team.html

tonyz · 12-07-2016, 09:14

We are at war.

These men know what and who we face and don't deny the existence and plans of the enemy. To my knowledge, none of the selections thus far illustrate expansionist ideals - they want to protect America - pure and simple. A safer, more robust America is also a big step to a safer world.

Solid picks (everyone has a least some warts) given our circumstances (the past 8 years+).

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Divemaster · 12-07-2016, 09:41

Petraeus running Foggy Bottom? No thanks.

**Joker** · 12-07-2016, 09:47

Petraeus. No thanks, for anything.

Badger52 · 12-07-2016, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Divemaster

Petraeus running Foggy Bottom? No thanks.

Ditto. And that would be an ugly confirmation hearing.

JJ_BPK · 12-07-2016, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Badger52

Ditto. And that would be an ugly confirmation hearing.

Agreed,, Besides each candidate's personal baggage,, the wing-nut(S) at both ends will be crying Military Coup...

Astronomy · 12-07-2016, 16:18

Interesting trifecta of USMC GOs at the very top: Director DHS, SecDef, and CJCS. That ought to be a very different synergy going forward. If Trump picks Jarheads for CIA Director & SecState, they'll be adding new verses to the Marines' Hymn.

Hell, Trump should appoint R. Lee Ermey as White House Press Secretary. Then PCS USMC Bulldog mascot Chesty XIV to a new duty station at the White House. Let him pee on the White House Press Corps' chairs and maybe hump Pelosi's leg when she comes to call. They could even let the dog do the same. That'd be a real tingle up someone's leg...

I'm serious about The Gunny.

Petraeus? No thanks.

http://www.duffelblog.com/2013/01/ma...ly-euthanized/

JJ_BPK · 12-07-2016, 22:52

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

Agreed,, Besides each candidate's personal baggage,, the wing-nut(S) at both ends will be crying Military Coup...

The rumble has started..

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Donald Trump’s Choice of Generals for Top Posts Raises Concerns

Critics see threat to civilian oversight of government; backers cite nominees’ broad experience

By Gordon Lubold,
Damian Paletta and
Ben Kesling
Updated Dec. 7, 2016 8:16 p.m. ET
260 COMMENTS

WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday turned to a third retired military officer to help him run the country when he takes office in January, a move that represents an unusual level of military influence in the executive branch.

Mr. Trump gave the nod to retired Marine Gen. John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the decision, a nomination that comes after he already has asked retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary and retired Army Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn to be his national security adviser.

In addition, Mr. Trump is considering retired senior officers for at least two other top jobs: retired Army Gen. David Petraeus or retired Adm. James Stavridis to lead the State Department, and Adm. Michael Rogers to become director of national intelligence.

In so doing, Mr. Trump is plumbing the global expertise and experience that comes with a life in the U.S. military, but he has also aroused concerns that his reliance on retired officers to lead security agencies ignores an important constitutional tenet of civilian oversight of the government.

“I can’t honestly recall an administration with as many flag officers” in top roles, said Thomas Alan Schwartz, a history professor at Vanderbilt University. “I think this is probably somewhat unprecedented.”

The effects of the multiple military appointments are hard to predict........

http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-t...rns-1481157356