Sailor Augmentee Says Logistics Duty in Iraq Was Frustrating
Lt. Joseph Max Ernest, a Navy Reserve intelligence officer with law enforcement and counterterrorism background, served as a logistics officer in Iraq’s interior ministry. He and others aboard Navy aims highlight mismatches between skills and billets, prompting calls for precise assignments and proper pay grades. Adm Michael Mullen praises Navy support while acknowledging ongoing gaps in theater staffing and career impact.
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Navy chief pushes broader ground role for sailors in Iraq
More than 10,400 sailors are serving on the ground in U S Central Command and over 4,300 in Iraq. Mullen says about half are IAs filling gaps in combat support billets away from parent commands. He urges stronger support for IAs and their families while reviewing policies and audits for ground deployments.
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