Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.
General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. is a retired United States Army officer who served as the commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing military operations in the Middle East, including strategic planning and coordination related to threats posed by Iran. His expertise in military operations and strategy has made him a prominent figure in discussions about U.S. military engagement in the region. McKenzie has been known for his assessments of the complexities of military action against fortified targets, such as Iran's Fordo nuclear facility, highlighting the challenges that come with such operations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,722 | $21,000,000 | 6,454$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 101,722 | $21,000,000 | 6,454$ |
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United States:
Milley told lawmakers on the House Foreign Affairs Committee in March 2024 that he and the commander of U.S. Central Command at the time of the withdrawal, Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., both advised Biden to keep some U.S. troops in Afghanistan after pulling most forces.
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Liechtenstein:
General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. stated that Fordow remains a very difficult target.
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Brazil:
General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. was responsible for war plans against Iran when he commanded Central Command after General Votel.
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Liechtenstein:
General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. was in charge of war plans for Iran when he led the Pentagon's Central Command.
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