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Article: Petraeus tapped for Central Command; Gates cites successes in Iraq, looks to Afghanistan.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 24, 2008
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Byline: Sara A. Carter, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Gen. David H. Petraeus, credited for a counterinsurgency plan that turned the tide in Iraq, now will be in charge of two wars, and top Pentagon officials hope that his leadership will have the same success in Afghanistan.
The four-star general said he will gladly accept his new role as chief of U.S. Central Command.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates yesterday announced the nomination of Gen. Petraeus to replace Adm. William J. Fallon, who retired from the military last month after making public statements about Iran that were not in line with administration policy.
"I am honored to be ...