November 27, 2021 12:00 AM
By Washington Examiner
Facing the rising prospect of a major conflict with China, the nation needs senior military leaders who are, well, superb leaders.
We're not getting that leadership.
The problem starts with the most senior military officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley.
The Army officer had an impressive career up until his current job. A light infantry warfare specialist, Milley held commands in some of the Army's most prestigious units. As Army chief of staff, the general won praise for pushing innovation in procurement and strategy. Unfortunately, Milley's record as chairman of the Joint Chiefs has been far less inspiring.
Over the past year, Milley has given explosive quotes to a legion of different journalists. Stand-out moments include Milley's apparent pledge to Nancy Pelosi that he would interfere with nuclear command structures and his likening of former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. When questioned about his penchant for pontification, Milley offers disdain.
What of the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle? Milley says it was "a logistical success but a strategic failure." One, we would note, that no senior military officers have resigned over. This spin-savvy, media-obsessed leadership sets a poor example.
Others have taken heed.
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