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Pretty amazing that a Supreme Allied Commander Europe – standing as I do in the footsteps of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, just 65 years after the end of WWII and after 60 years of the founding of the Alliance – would need to write an op-ed with the title "Why NATO Matters to the USA.” |
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General Dave Petraeus took command of ISAF on Sunday, the 4th of July. In his new capacity, he reports to the Secretary General, Anders Rasmussen, via my headquarters. Given that Dave and I have a close working and personal relationship going back over a decade, this is a good partnership to which I look forward. |
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Over 25 years ago our defense establishment – pushed by Congress – started the process of creating a "joint” military – where services plan, train for, and execute military missions together. |
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Just back from two days in Kabul, and when I think back on the situation a year ago, the progress is very encouraging. |
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