Charles H. Swannack Jr.

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Charles H. Swannack Jr.
Image:Major General Charles Swannack Jr. (retired).jpg
Major General Charles Swannack Jr. (retired)
Allegiance U.S. Army
Years of service  ?-2006
Rank Major General
Commands 82nd Airborne Division
Battles/wars Iraq War

Charles H. Swannack Jr. is a former officer in the United States Army.[1] Swannack's last position within the Army was commander of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division. His last rank was Major General.

Swannack called for the dismissal of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on April 13, 2006.

In an interview with the New York Times, Swannack said:

We need to continue to fight the global war on terror and keep it off our shores, But I do not believe Secretary Rumsfeld is the right person to fight that war based on his absolute failures in managing the war against Saddam in Iraq[1].

CNN reports that Swannack, the second General who served in Iraq under Rumsfeld told their reporter:

I really believe that we need a new secretary of defense because Secretary Rumsfeld carries way too much baggage with him,[2][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b More Retired Generals Call for Rumsfeld's Resignation, New York Times, April 13, 2006 - mirror
  2. ^ ://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/04/14/iraq.rumsfeld/ Bush: Rumsfeld 'exactly what is needed': Statement of support follows chorus of criticism from generals], CNN, April 14, 2006
  3. ^ Retired Maj. General: 'We need a new secretary of defense', CNN, April 14, 2006

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