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I was the briefing officer for GEN. Shinseki prior to him entering B/H. I had the opportunity to sit and brief him without my CofC hanging around and being a pain. He (Shinseki) was a very approachable man with great integrity and courage. He cared about the individual soldier and it showed in the questions he asked.
It was not surprising when he was fired by SECDEF Rumsfield, though it was dishearting. GEN Shinseki stood up for what he thought was able to leave with his integrity and honor.
In 1996, my boss was a Colonel who came out on the one-star list. He attended charm school and his demeanor changed immediately. He was no longer as interested in the tactical operations, he became more interested in meeting with the local politicians and appeasing them. IMHO above the grade grade of Colonel you are a politician. Watch the evening TV you see them every night.
Enough said but they sell themselves out to Congress to be promoted. Therefore they sell their soul.
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The way in which a man accepts his fate and all the suffering it entails, the way in which he takes up his cross, gives him ample opportunity - even under the most difficult circumstances - to add a deeper meaning to his life.
Victor E. Frankl
Last edited by The Old Guy; 07-28-2007 at 19:16.
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