My point was that presidents don't get elected then hire their own personal generals from outside the military. You know, like appointing a cabinet member. The generals have served in the military for decades before they are selected for different commands based on their career paths and areas of expertise.
Good point but the POTUS certainly reviews the list of candidates for elevation to General Officer rank and can endorse or exercise veto power over the list that goes to capitol hill. I think you'll agree that the clintonistas micromanaged everything including the General Officer candidate list as opposed to Bush who seems to ride in whatever direction the s#!t is floating with regard to military personnel matters. Either that or he's a damn poor judge of character.