Posted on May 4, 2015

President Obama picks Marine General Dunford to become next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. What are your thoughts?

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CW5 (Join to see)

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This is GREAT news for the Department of Defense. I've been watching General Dunford as Commandant of the Marine Corps, and I'm most impressed. Nothing against GEN Dempsey, he's done a fine job, but I'm anticipating great things from GEN Dunford.

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SFC Mark Merino

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It's about to get real. Hooah....Semper Fi....DUCK!

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL

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Sweet!

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PO3 Michael James

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Whatever I know.. I think he is an excellent choice, What I am concerned with is when our Elected officials "GRILL" this leader because they feel things are not going smoothly enough for them, these officials who never had the "cajones" to served our country in uniform, but be advised... they have ALL the answers...

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LTC Gavin Heater

Posted >1 y ago

I work with GEN Dunford's cousin, a VP with Eversource Energy, and I am friendly with his brother, a Covidien Sr VP. His family has Boston roots and the drive of champions. Great to hear he will become the next CJCS.

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LTC Jason Mackay

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Quincy?

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LTC Gavin Heater

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Quincy for most. I also hear tell of South Boston. I work in Dorchester.

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LTC Stephen C.

Posted >1 y ago

OK by me, GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad!

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TSgt Joshua Copeland

Posted >1 y ago

The Marine's loss is the DoD's gain! back to the drawing board for CMC. Maybe they can convince Gen Mathis to come out of retirement.

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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS

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Why can't he do both?

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Capt Richard I P.

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TSgt Joshua Copeland It's ok, we're all replaceable. I'm sure we have another great General around here somewhere.

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Posted >1 y ago

Done

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Capt Richard I P.

Posted >1 y ago

Good choice. I'm interested to see who will be the new Commandant.

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GySgt (Join to see)

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Can I make a predicition? LtGen Toolan. Just a guess...

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SGT (Join to see)

Posted >1 y ago

Thanks for posting this GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad . I know you're very proud of the Corps and America. I know General Dunford will do a good job, because he knows what he's doing concerning the Middle East.

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CPT Zachary Brooks

Posted >1 y ago

I'm excited!

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SGM Matthew Quick

Posted >1 y ago

OORAH, General Dunford! May need a new SEAC...can't have those Marines running the whole Defense Department! haha

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Capt Richard I P.

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SGM Matthew Quick You sure? Things might get more efficient....

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SGM Matthew Quick

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Having spent time in the Marine Corps AND Army...believe it or not, the Army seems to be efficient.

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Really! Ya think so? Lol

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TSgt Joshua Copeland
Thanks for the support but, HELL to the NO!!! The only thing I do for promotion boards now is click one little button...OPT OUT YES.

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CPO Greg Frazho

Posted >1 y ago

Good. Pace had a truncated tour of duty as CJCS. Let's see what the second Marine to hold the post can do.

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