IRAQ

The Quiet Man

Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the No. 2 in Iraq, is considered a thoughtful leader—and one who is not likely to break news.

By Lennox Samuels | Newsweek Web Exclusive
Sep 16, 2008 | Updated: 7:40  a.m. ET Oct 20, 2009

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  • Posted By: curtisah1 @ 10/08/2008 1:24:10 PM

    The first time I met Lloyd Austin was as a new cadet at West Point - he was my company comander during new cadet training (commonly referred to as "Beast Barracks") during the summer of '74. As an African American myself, he instilled a level of pride and dedication to duty that served me well throughout my West Point experience and beyond. It is no surprise to me that he continues to achieve extreme levels of success. Our troops are in good hands.

    Curtis Harris
    West Point '78

  • Posted By: trazer @ 09/20/2008 2:48:37 AM

    The Military leaders are to be thanked for their excellent work and heroic methods. The Military will not vote for Obama as: 1) He refuses to give them any thanks for their efforts or for success of the surge. 2) He has consistently voted to underfund them. 3) He has belittled them because they have not found Bin Laden yet. 4) He has not put his hand on his heart when the pledge of allegiance was said until he realized this looked bad in pictures.

  • Posted By: Desert_Hawk_Driver @ 09/17/2008 8:36:40 AM

    Lennox, there are so many innacuracies in this story is almost unreadable. LTG Austin assumed command of MNC-I on 14 February from then LTG Odierno. The position isn't just the "No. 2 spot" it is the operational commander for all US forces in Iraq. He is not "rising" to the position. He has been fighting this battle with his low key style for over 7 months now! Please do some fact checking!

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