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NEWS ABOUT: US Central Command

US Central Command stories: 5 news summaries

 Petraeus Sorry 
 for Razzing 
 Air Force 

Central Command head apologizes after 'outrageous' joke

Aug 28, 09 1:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - The head of US Central Command has apologized to the Air Force after making a joke at the service's expense, the Air Force Times reports. A rep for the Air Force chief of staff said the apology was accepted. David Petraeus, an Army general who commands US operations in Iraq... More »

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David Petraeus • Air Force • US military • US Army • apology • speech • US Air Force • US Central Command • Armed Forces • Marines

Petraeus Gets New Title, Plans Pakistan Visit

Chief of US Central Command headed to region he oversees

Oct 31, 08 2:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Gen. David Petraeus’ first official trip as head of the US military’s Central Command will be to Pakistan, the Tampa Tribune reports. Petraeus was sworn in today at MacDill Air Force base, in Tampa, taking over from Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey. Petraeus’ new responsibilities at Centralcom include planning in... More »

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Iraq • Afghanistan • Pakistan • Robert Gates • David Petraeus • US military • Adm. Mike Mullen • US Central Command • CentCom

Pentagon May Prevent Petraeus From Testifying

General's views may not gel with brass' assessment

Sep 4, 08 12:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - When David Petraeus next comes to Washington, he won’t be speaking on Capitol Hill, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Pentagon officials have denied requests for more hearings with the Iraq commander because they’re not sure they’ll agree with his recommendations. Petraeus has been criticized for being too... More »

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Afghanistan • Pentagon • David Petraeus • US military • troop withdrawal • Department of Defense • US Central Command • Iraq exit strategy

 Petraeus to Head Centcom 

Predecessor had been at odds with Bush; Odierno will take over in Iraq

Apr 23, 08 10:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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Iraq • Afghanistan • David Petraeus • US Central Command • Gen. Ray Odierno

Petraeus Could Be Tapped to Head NATO

Pentagon mulls Iraq commander's next assignment

Jan 21, 08 7:30 AM CST
(Newser) - 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... More »

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Iraq • Afghanistan • NATO • Pentagon • David Petraeus • Department of Defense • US Central Command • Iraq war

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