NO Democrat presidency --especially Clinton --has ever been pro-military.
This guy is a disgrace to his former service.
WTF is he even here?
Retired US Marine General John Allen, speaking at DNC, flanked by fellow general and veterans: 'The stakes are enormous. We must not, we could not stand on the sidelines'
Retired US Marine General John Allen: 'The free people of the world look to America as the last best hope for peace and for liberty for all humankind, for we are the greatest country on this planet'
Retired US Marine General John Allen: 'I tell you without any hesitation or reservation that Hillary Clinton will be exactly the kind of commander-in-chief America needs'
WHO IS THIS GUY?
In November 2012, he came under investigation for possible "inappropriate-communication" concerning his correspondences with Jill Kelley, the Honorary Ambassador to U.S. Central Command Coalition Forces. In response to the investigation, Secretary Panetta suspended his confirmation hearing for commander of EUCOM and requested the U.S. Congress to speed the confirmation of General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. to command of forces in Afghanistan. On January 22, 2013, General Allen was cleared in a misconduct inquiry.
On February 10, 2013, Allen relinquished command of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) to General Dunford.
On February 19, 2013, U.S. President Obama accepted Allen's request to retire from the military as his wife fell seriously ill.
On April 29, 2013, Allen's official retirement ceremony was held at the United States Naval Academy. After leaving the military in 2013, Allen continued to work as an advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry and former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
On Sept 11, 2014, the Obama Administration announced that Gen Allen would coordinate international efforts against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.Allen would be named as the "Special Presidential Envoy" for the Global Coalition against ISIS
This guy is a disgrace to his former service.
WTF is he even here?
Retired US Marine General John Allen, speaking at DNC, flanked by fellow general and veterans: 'The stakes are enormous. We must not, we could not stand on the sidelines'
Retired US Marine General John Allen: 'The free people of the world look to America as the last best hope for peace and for liberty for all humankind, for we are the greatest country on this planet'
Retired US Marine General John Allen: 'I tell you without any hesitation or reservation that Hillary Clinton will be exactly the kind of commander-in-chief America needs'
WHO IS THIS GUY?
In November 2012, he came under investigation for possible "inappropriate-communication" concerning his correspondences with Jill Kelley, the Honorary Ambassador to U.S. Central Command Coalition Forces. In response to the investigation, Secretary Panetta suspended his confirmation hearing for commander of EUCOM and requested the U.S. Congress to speed the confirmation of General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. to command of forces in Afghanistan. On January 22, 2013, General Allen was cleared in a misconduct inquiry.
On February 10, 2013, Allen relinquished command of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) to General Dunford.
On February 19, 2013, U.S. President Obama accepted Allen's request to retire from the military as his wife fell seriously ill.
On April 29, 2013, Allen's official retirement ceremony was held at the United States Naval Academy. After leaving the military in 2013, Allen continued to work as an advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry and former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
On Sept 11, 2014, the Obama Administration announced that Gen Allen would coordinate international efforts against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.Allen would be named as the "Special Presidential Envoy" for the Global Coalition against ISIS