(January 28, 2016 at 12:56 pm)Minimalist Wrote: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/pentagon...ghanistan/
Quote:Pentagon announces pick for US commander in Afghanistan
Roughly equivalent to saying "Congratulations, Lieutenant. You are now in command of the Titanic!"
In my own career, being entrusted with righting a failing operation is a compliment to the newly-charged leader.
Yes, it can also be a walk-the-plank moment. Do or die, brotha.