Posted on 11/22/2012 9:12:12 PM PST by Steelfish
Jill Kelley Awarded Prestigious Medal From Joint Chiefs In 2011 JEANE MacINTOSH November 22
They’ll give a medal to anyone.
Military schmoozer Jill Kelley — a central figure in the investigation of Gen. David Petraeus — in March 2011 was awarded a prestigious medal from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The award, the country’s second-highest honor for a civilian, was given to acknowledge Kelley’s “selfless contributions” and “willingness to host engagements” for top pols and military brass.
Petraeus recommended her for the award while he was commander of Tampa’s US Central Command, a spokesman for the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Tampa Tribune.
COMRADES: Jill Kelley demonstrates her “selfless contributions” for which Gen. David Petraeus (left) bestowed the second-highest citation for a civilian.
Adm. Mike Mullen, who was then the Joint Chiefs chair, approved it.
Kelley during a Washington, DC, ceremony received a silver medal, lapel pin and a citation for her efforts. Petraeus presented the award, which recognized the Florida socialite’s “outstanding public service to the United States Central Command, the MacDill Air Force Base community and the Department of Defense from October 31, 2008 to May 31, 2010.”
The citation also notes Kelley’s work in “advancing various military endeavors” and her “willingness to host engagements with senior national representatives from more than 60 countries,” according to the Tampa Tribune.
“On multiple occasions, Mrs. Kelley invited senior national representatives, their spouses and senior leaders to her home to demonstrate their gratitude and support,” the citation continues.
Kelley and her doctor husband are known for the lavish parties they throw for civic and military leaders at their $1.5 million waterfront Tampa mansion, replete with free-flowing champagne, caviar and cigars.
“These events promoted camaraderie, understanding and a better appreciation for coalition and military customs, concerns and abilities,” her citation noted.
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Why not?
“Kelley and her doctor husband are known for the lavish parties they throw for civic and military leaders at their $1.5 million waterfront Tampa mansion, replete with free-flowing champagne, caviar and cigars.”
Talk about your euphemisms...
It’s all falling apart. Every Institution, every piece of the American fabric.
Friggin’ military brass think the Pentagon is a country club.
The Obama legacy in full bloom.
“The award, the country’s second-highest honor for a civilian, was given to acknowledge Kelley’s “selfless contributions” and “willingness to host engagements” for top pols and military brass.”
And undoubtedly, her good head for business.
Sadly, you are right. Regardless of how high they have risen in public service, a high percentage of the Children of the 60's have something in their past that makes them susceptible to blackmail and extortion. Our enemies foreign and domestic know this, and do not hesitate to use it.
The Obama legacy
Um, Petraeus was a favorite of Bush, McCain and others in the GOP
The Obama legacy
Um, Petraeus was a favorite of Bush, McCain and others in the GOP
The Obama legacy
Um, Petraeus was a favorite of Bush, McCain and others in the GOP
The Obama legacy
Um, Petraeus was a favorite of Bush, McCain and others in the GOP
The Obama legacy
Um, Petraeus was a favorite of Bush, McCain and others in the GOP
True. But award was given in 2011.
FWIW!!!
Jill Kelley Helped Muslim Nations, Hezbollah Infiltrate Central Command, MacDill Base; “Go To Girl” For Muslim Parties w/ Generals
November 15, 2012, - 12:08 pm
By Debbie Schlussel
Jill Khawam Kelley was the hand-picked lobbyist for Muslim nations and their agenda at Central Command.
Kelley, who is part of the soap opera that the Petraeus scandal spawned, was in charge of hosting parties and social events to push the Islamic agenda of Middle Eastern countries. She was seen by Muslim Mid-East nations, especially Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon, as the “go to” woman to push their agenda on top American generals. She was a lobbyist for their cause and, yet, wasn’t required to register as a lobbyist, like all others who host lavish parties for top American officials, like she did, in an attempt to influence U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Gen. David Petraeus w/ the Arab Nations’ Agent of Influence @ Central Command, Jill Kelley
Sorry to say it began way before Obama.. It’s just at warp speed now.
After many attempts to find out who she is, I’m still at a loss. Who is she?
given in 2011 at the request of Petraeus a Republican, Bush-appointed General who used to be considered immune from criticism on FR.
Point is, calling this “Obama legacy” is pure partisan tripe - the flip side of the “it’s all Bush’s fault” syndrome. Petraeus was both Bush’s and Obama’s man.
Search Jill Kelley and this is what you find.
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