Generals Mattis and Allen have decided to retire from military service.
Both had opportunities to take on meaningful commands and both would be considered front runners for becoming the next Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Yet they walked away! Why?
I contend that we're witnessing the first General Officers that have looked at the policies coming out of the White House and done what we've all cried out for. They tossed their stars on the desk and walked away.
If you're wondering if that's the case then why didn't we get some press release decrying the actions taken by the Administration then I will tell you that in my EXTREMELY limited experience that its not done that way. If I'm right then in a couple of months you'll see them turn up at a think tank where they'll talk about certain issues and line up squarely against administration positions.
This is just my opinion. Time will tell if I'm right.
Both had opportunities to take on meaningful commands and both would be considered front runners for becoming the next Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Yet they walked away! Why?
I contend that we're witnessing the first General Officers that have looked at the policies coming out of the White House and done what we've all cried out for. They tossed their stars on the desk and walked away.
If you're wondering if that's the case then why didn't we get some press release decrying the actions taken by the Administration then I will tell you that in my EXTREMELY limited experience that its not done that way. If I'm right then in a couple of months you'll see them turn up at a think tank where they'll talk about certain issues and line up squarely against administration positions.
This is just my opinion. Time will tell if I'm right.
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