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April 2008
- Petraeus to Head Centcom
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 23, 08 10:49 AM CDT
  
  Gen. David Petraeus was tapped today to be the next commander of US Central Command, in charge of military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. If confirmed, Petraeus would replace Adm. William Fallon, who stepped down over disagreements with President Bush over Iran policy, the AP reports. "I don't know anybody in the US military better qualified to lead that effort," Defense Secretary Robert Gates said. More »
  
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  Iraq • Afghanistan • David Petraeus • Lt. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno • US Central Command
January 2008
- Petraeus Could Be Tapped to Head NATO
  
  newser | New York Times | Jan 21, 08 7:30 AM CST
  
  Iraq’s top commander could be at the helm of NATO by the start of next year, the New York Times reports. While no final decisions have been made, the Pentagon is considering nominating Gen. Petraeus in September, installing him before the election dust settles in a new, highly prestigious, but less politically treacherous position. But some fear taking his hand off Iraq’s tiller. More »
  
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  Iraq • Iraq war • Afghanistan • Pentagon • David Petraeus • NATO • Defense Department • US Central Command

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