May 02 2006
Next Generation of U.S. Military Leaders?
Names to watch:
Col. H.R. MaMaster
Very high reference in the media: NYT, WP, New Yorker, Slate, etc.
History PhD, published a book based on thesis: Dereliction of Duty
Stationed in Tafar(?), adopting a “engagement” approach with local communities. Achieved peace (NYK did not think it would last though) and high moral.
Lieutenant General David Petraeus:
A little old, 3-star, commander of the 101st Airborne.
PhD in International Relations from Woodrow Wilson School.
Featured in WP.
Training Iraqi army now.