Eyes on the Horizon: Serving on the Frontlines of National Security - Rilegato

Myers, Richard B.; McConnell, Malcolm

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ISBN 10: 1416560122 ISBN 13: 9781416560128

Casa editrice: Threshold Editions, 2009

Riassunto

A former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff challenges misconceptions about the planning and execution of the Iraq War, sharing insights into how America's national security system works while outlining a blueprint for key changes. 125,000 first printing.

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L'autore

General Richard B. Myers retird as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in October, 2005, after serving over 40 years in the US Air Force. A native of Kansas City, Kansas, and a 1965 graduate of Kansas State University, General Myers has held command positions at every level, including Commander of US Space Command, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Pacific Air Forces, US Forces Japan, and two fighter wings. A fighter pilot with over 4,100 hous, General Myers logged more than 600 combat hours during the Vietnam conflict.

General Myers now sits on several public and non-profit boards and currently lectures nationally on national security issues and leadership. He is Foundation Professor of Military Histor and Leadership at Kansas State University and holds the Colin Powell Chair of Leadership, Ethics, and Character at National Defense University. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife, Mary Jo. They have two daughters and a son, and, to his great joy, a growing number of grandchildren.

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Book by Myers Richard

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• Editore: Threshold Editions
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1416560122
• ISBN 13: 9781416560128
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 339