General Jones won his stars as a Soldier/Statesman. His last decade of military duty saw no service "in harms way". No smell of cordite burned General Jones nostrils. No gut wrenching fear of an IED ambush
General Stanley McChrystal spent the 5 years prior to assuming command in Afghanistan as a Black Ops Warrior. In charge of all Special Opns in the Iraqi theater. His specialty: Stealth, Intelligence and Killing.
The contrast between Jones and McChrystal could hardly be sharper. Jones spent much time in staff jobs and ceremonial command. McChrystal has slept in the dirt of the Middle east for years.
McChrystal's impolitic remarks not withstanding. Decide who you think you'd want to follow. The choice is obvious.
