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Time we had an irish tenor as the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and i've known marty for years, he's a self-effacing empathetic combat har ended leader and at the same time an intellect and future-gazer and doesn't look to the past or president but looks to the future and i had a first sergeant tell me years ago, as a soldier, never overlook the advantages of being liked and i think that applies to marty dempsey, he's probably the most liked four-star in the military today because of his personality and the respect they have for him, as the combat leader, so i can't think in these toug...

He was the former commander of the first armored division in iraq in 2003. also later, oversaw the training of iraq forces. he has also led the training of u.s. army forces. and everyone speaks highly of him. listen. >> he is probably the most liked four star in the military today just because of his personality and because the respect they have for marty dempsey as a combat leader. i can't think of these tough times ahead a better person to be the number one military guy in the armed forces. >> he has a lot on his plate, trace, a drawon in afghanistan amidst all the problems you were just men...

No doubt that director petraeus will guide our intelligence professionals as they continue to adapt and innovate in an ever changing world. finally, i'm pleased to announce my choice for the civilian military team that will lead our efforts in afghanistan in this year of transition. i'm nominating a superb commander, lieutenant general john alan, to succeed general petraeus as commander of the international sxurtsecuritlnati. as a combat leader in iraq he helped turn the tide in anbar province. he's respected in the region and has been deeply involved in planning and executing our strategy in ...

Will guide our intelligence professionals as they continue to adapt and innovate in an ever-changing world. finally, i'm pleased to announce my choice for the civilian military team that will lead our efforts in afghanistan in this year of transition. i'm nominating a superb commander, lieutenant general john allen, to succeed general petraeus as commander of the international security assistance force or isaf. as a battle tested combat leader in iraq, he helped turn the tide in anbar province. as deputy commander of central command, he's respected in the region and has been deeply involved in...

Honor those who have fought and die to protect their fellow americans. president obama began a day of recommend brences for veterans in the rose garden saying they gave their best and deserved the best in return. >> that includes leaders who will guide them, support their families and wisdom. strength and compassion. >> reporter: with that, he nominated general martin dempsey as chairman of the joint chiefs. dempsey, now army chief of staff commanded the first armor division in iraq in 2003 and later was in charge of training iraqi forces. he led the u.s. army training program. >> he is probab...