July 24, 2012 — Much has been said already to commend Ron for his accomplishments. I will echo just a few. Ron, in the Defense and national intelligence community, you have clearly been a leader of consequence and a champion of those in harm's way around the globe.You chose a difficult path early in your career at a time of great transition for our nation. As
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July 17, 2012 — GENERAL MARTIN DEMPSEY: (Applause.) Please have a seat. Thanks. Thanks for that introduction, Craig. And as you begin to think about ending your career – you’re not out of the woods yet, by the way – I want to publicly thank you for your great leadership. And you’ll go down in history as the first National Guard member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
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July 13, 2012 — MR. BAIER: (In progress) – he of course is the highest-ranking officer in the armed forces. (Inaudible) – I would say best in the world – (inaudible) – this is a busy time with many challenges. He’s meeting those who protect us and our freedom. But he doesn’t only lead; he’s a member of the military family, and he knows well what the troops and
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July 11, 2012 — ANNOUNCER: Today’s ceremony will celebrate the transition of leadership here at the nation’s premiere military education and leader development institution – from Ambassador Nancy McEldowney, the senior vice president here at NDU, who served as the interim president for the past three months, to Major General Gregg Martin, United States Army. For
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