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The president-elect on Wednesday introduced retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, his pick for defense chief, launching his weeks-long pitch that Austin is the right choice despite the tradition of civilian leadership at the Pentagon.

You like along that border. it will be interesting to see whether they are really able to achieve that. >> keir simmons on the turkey, syrian border. joining me, two experts on u.s. policy and operations in the middle east. steven cook, senior fellow on the council of foreign relations, and retired four star general, served as u.s. operations command, key role in overseeing operations against isis in the middle east. general, i want to start with you, following what keir was just talking about. ...

Along with those from the famous place camp humphries. famous place and joining us many brave united states marines along with the fearless fighter of the operations command korea. what a group of people. i want to get every name out. i dont care that i want to get the hell back in that plane. i want to get them out. i could have done an abbreviated version. we are just going to stand here and have a good time. together with the men and women of the armed forces are the most extraordinary warrio...

Something that is cause for concern amongst the u.s. military -- >> but who is he talking about? our government continues to be in unbelievable turmoil. this is the sitting head of u.s. operations command. >> it is unprecedented, and its something im sure that the general isnt -- i believe hes not meant to be criticizing the president. ive not spoken with him. but ive read some further larks elaboration of his remarks and they were much more focused than what youre sayings. i think hes talking a...

Here is the assets that the u.s. brings to the table. whats been interesting in speaking to iraqi commanders is how this new dynamic has boosted their confidence. remember, the american-trained iraqi security forces were at the end of the day the ones that were very ineffectual and didnt stand and fight in mosul. they fled fairly quickly and left behind tanks, artillery, weapons that had been, to a certain degree, provided by the united states to the iraqi security forces that ended up in isis h...

President obama adamant on cbss "60 minutes" that putins moves into syria were closely watched. >> we knew that he was planning to provide the military assistance that assad was needing because they were with the help of anti tank missiles like these. missiles many reports say were provided through the cia. 50 tons of ammunition, a boost to the pentagons program to arm other anti isis rebel groups and drones operated by the special u.s. operations command flying over syria looking for isis leade...