Gen. David Petraeus Archives

By Jared Keller Jun 23, 2019

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Trump passed on Petraeus for top White House positions over ‘red flags’ like his opposition to torture, according to leaked documents

Former Army Gen. David Petraeus, the former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan who resigned in disgrace as CIA director amid revelations of an extramarital affairs, was passed over by...

By Jared Keller Sep 3, 2018

Bullet Points

Petraeus To Congress: It’s Time To Get Serious About Burn Pits

Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus urged Congress in an interview with Fox News on Monday to make good on its … Continued

By Jeff Schogol Aug 17, 2018

Analysis

Reports That ISIS Has Been Destroyed May Be Greatly Exaggerated

There’s math and then there’s military math. Take counting enemy troops, for example. Say you add up the number of … Continued

By Julia Bergman The Day, New London, Conn. Jul 11, 2018

News

A Sailor Did Prison Time Over Classified Photos. Now He’s Suing The Government Because Others Didn’t

A former Connecticut sailor is seeking to sue the Department of Justice, former President Barack Obama, former FBI director James … Continued

By Tom Ricks May 16, 2018

The Long March

Gen. David Petraeus Comes Out Firmly Against Sit-Ups

So, after a full career in the Army, retired Gen. David Petraeus decides that sit-ups are not good for your … Continued

By Paul Szoldra Mar 21, 2018

Code Red News

The Iraq War Was A Mistake. So Why Can’t Gen. Petraeus Finally Admit It?

Just days after the 15th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in March, 2003, I wonder why it’s still … Continued

By Jeff Schogol Mar 19, 2018

Analysis

15 Years After The US Overthrew Saddam Hussein, Iraq Is Still At War With Itself

For at least the second time since the U.S. invaded Iraq 15 years ago, the country appears on the verge … Continued

By Jeff Schogol Mar 16, 2018

Analysis

We Asked Gen. Petraeus Whether The Iraq War Was Really Worth It. Here’s What He Said.

Fifteen years of war have turned Iraqi cities such as Ramadi, Fallujah, and Mosul into ruins. Iraq remains as divided … Continued

By Patrick Baker Mar 5, 2018

Leadership

The General Petraeus Workout Playlist

Even a hurricane couldn't stop Jeff Schogol and the video team from meeting with General Petraeus. Being a marathon runner … Continued

By Nate Bethea Jul 14, 2016

Leadership

Retired Generals Don’t Have Much Say In Politics Anymore

If we are to believe the current suite of Washington rumors (and the attendant journalism), the presumptive nominees of both … Continued

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Trump passed on Petraeus for top White House positions over ‘red flags’ like his opposition to torture, according to leaked documents

Petraeus To Congress: It’s Time To Get Serious About Burn Pits

Reports That ISIS Has Been Destroyed May Be Greatly Exaggerated

A Sailor Did Prison Time Over Classified Photos. Now He’s Suing The Government Because Others Didn’t

Gen. David Petraeus Comes Out Firmly Against Sit-Ups

The Iraq War Was A Mistake. So Why Can’t Gen. Petraeus Finally Admit It?

15 Years After The US Overthrew Saddam Hussein, Iraq Is Still At War With Itself

We Asked Gen. Petraeus Whether The Iraq War Was Really Worth It. Here’s What He Said.

The General Petraeus Workout Playlist

Retired Generals Don’t Have Much Say In Politics Anymore