Generals

Dear Colin Powell: This Is What A Good Soldier Does

Barry Yourgrau | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics


Barry Yourgrau

It's a different code of conduct than Colin Powell's keeping one's mouth shut and not rocking the boat. It's what democracy is looking for in its leaders -- military and civilian.

Politicians Play General, Generals Play Politics (Part 3)

Russ Wellen | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics


Russ Wellen

We engage Military.com columnist Jeff Huber in a wide-ranging discussion that begins with his new novel, Bathtub Admirals.

Famed War Reporter Calls Pentagon/TV 'Propaganda' Campaign Illegal

Greg Mitchell | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics


Greg Mitchell

It's good to see that famed war reporter Joe Galloway is hitting back at attempts to embroil him in the Pentagon's "media generals" propaganda scanda...

What Does the Petraeus Appointment Mean?

Ilan Goldenberg | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


Ilan Goldenberg

The confirmation hearings should give Democrats an opportunity to finally get Petraeus to answer some central questions.

Reading The Pictures: General Love

Michael Shaw | Posted 04.07.2008 | Media


Michael Shaw

2008-04-07-petraeus_shaw.jpgIn a brilliant slide show, the Times produced a series of photos of military rock-stars through modern U.S. history captured at their telegenic best.

Report: Fallon Derided Petraeus At Meeting As "Ass-Kissing Little Chicken****"

IPS News | Posted 09.12.2007 | Politics


In sharp contrast to the lionisation of Gen. David Petraeus by members of the U.S. Congress during his testimony this week, Petraeus's superior, Admir...