Craig Boddington— A Marine Corps commander who led Marines and coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom has been unjustly denied the rank of brigadier general.
Col. Craig Boddington, a reservist activated in 2001 and deployed to the Persian Gulf, had been instructed by his superiors to wear a star as he took command of the Combined Joint Task Force Consequence Management, Marine Forces, at Camp Doha, Kuwait. Col. Boddington's superiors assumed he would receive the U.S. senate's approval since this command was held by the rank of brigadier general. The promotion was held due to a complaint filed by a "fellow officer". Col. Boddington was much admired by the troops and is a hero to millions of Americans. He deserves our gratitude and his promotion!