Retired Generals, Admirals Back Obama’s GTMO Closure

Retired Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (U.S. Army photo) A group of senior retired generals and admirals who support President Obama’s beleaguered plan to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay said that they were “encouraged” by a meeting yesterday afternoon with Attorney General Eric Holder, and said they heard no reservations from Holder about the administration’s determination to close the facility by its January deadline. “He was very attentive,” said ret. Army Maj. Gen. Antonio Tagu

OIF Update: June 30 2009: Withdrawal Marks Historic Day for Future of Iraq, General Says

D ispatches from the Front: CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, June 30, 2009 -- In accordance with Article 5 of the security agreement between the U.S. and Iraqi governments, Iraqi security forces now have full ownership of security in their cities, towns and villages. “As of today, U.S. combat forces will turn over the security of cities to Iraqi security forces, and begin a period where our primary security role is one of training, mentoring and advising the ISF,” said Army Maj. Gen. R