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Tag: Fallon

The former head of U.S. Central Command who retired after an Esquire magazine article alleged he was the man standing between President Bush and war with Iran speaks to PBS’ “Now.” Fallon, who acknowledges “I’m not a very shy guy,” all but admits that he did indeed disagree with the administration.

Posted on Jun 9, 2008 READ MORE | 6 COMMENTS

DoD / Robert D. Ward

Promoting Petraeus

Defense Secretary Robert Gates thinks Gen. David Petraeus should succeed Adm. William Fallon as head of U.S. Central Command. “I don’t know anybody in the United States military better qualified to lead that effort,” said Gates.

Posted on Apr 23, 2008 READ MORE | 9 COMMENTS

Top Commander for Mideast Resigns

Adm. William Fallon, head of the U.S. Central Command, resigned on Tuesday, explaining that his reputation as an obstacle to President Bush’s military designs had become too much of a distraction. Fallon was often reported to be a thorn in the side of the president and his other military advisers, a role both the admiral and administration officials strongly deny.