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Patty Nieberg 11-26-24
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Patty Nieberg from Task & Purpose discusses the process of how the military currently selects generals and admirals and how that made a change in President-elect Trump. It would help if you listened to this story to learn about the ‘plucking board,’ warrior board or General Marshall’s influence on the selection process.

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