Monday, January 27, 2014

Did The Pentagon Leadership Fail At Benghazi?



Gen. Dempsey’s ‘Failures In Leadership’ Cited In Benghazi Disaster -- Washington Times

Congress generally has given the Pentagon a pass on failing to come to the aid of Americans in Benghazi — that is until now.

Six Republicans on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, led by Vice Chairman Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, have issued a blistering criticism of Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, who as Joint Chiefs chairman is the nation’s highest-ranking officer and chief military adviser to President Obama.

Under the heading “Failures in leadership — General Dempsey,” the senators singled out the four-star officer for not having an emergency plan in place in al Qaeda-infiltrated North Africa, including Benghazi, Libya.

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My Comment: For the moment .... the Commander in Chief is still supporting General Dempsey and as long as this support continues .... U.S. Senators notwithstanding .... General Dempsey will still keep his job. As to what is my take .... U.S> intelligence and the pentagon did fail in their planning.

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