Joint Chiefs of Staff
The weapons test comes as diplomatic talks with the U.S. have stalled.
He will succeed Gen. Joseph Dunford as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Generals in the White House could politicize the military, warns Michael Mullen.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
“In the meantime, we will continue to treat all of our personnel with respect," General Joseph Dunford wrote.
Everyone loves the troops and their generals, but history indicates that military advice isn't all it's cracked up to be.
The White House senior advisor reportedly wanted to show support for the Iraqi government.
"This is stone cold crazy. After a week of crazy."