Gen David Petraeus talks to reporters in Kabul last December (Photo: Toby Harnden)Analysis: Is Obama Ready For Pentagon Leadership Turnover? -- Reuters
(Reuters) - As Libya adds a third war to President Barack Obama's growing list of foreign policy challenges, a big question is how soon a long-anticipated shakeup of U.S. defense leadership might unfold.
Admiral Mike Mullen, the military's top officer, is expected to retire after his term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ends in September -- a tight timeline for congressional confirmation that could require the White House to nominate a replacement soon.
But the hardest part will be naming a successor to Robert Gates, who has announced his intention to retire as defense secretary this year.
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More News On Leadership Changes At America's National Security/Military Posts
Obama weighs shuffle of top national security posts -- AFP
Gen. Petraeus Being 'Seriously Considered' For CIA Director, NPR Reports -- NPR
U.S. war hero Petraeus could take over at CIA after missing out on top Pentagon role -- The Daily Mail
Factbox: Who could Obama pick to lead the military? -- Reuters
My Comment: I do not see a radical change .... what I do see is the shifting of chairs into different positions. In short .... the same individuals .... but different titles.
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