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Who gives a s*hit any more? Chief of Staff did not attend the President’s reception…

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The army is in a losing battle. They have lost most of their ground. It seems that they cannot even control their (supposedly) tightly sealed structure (ie. latest spy operation) I personally do not give a shit; better not to see uniformed people among civilians… Turkey’s Chief of Staff Gen. Isik Kosaner, right, shakes hands … Read more

A sinister plan: 9-month military service proposal

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A few weeks ago, Ministry of Defence and new Chief of Staff declared that they have plans to make military service 9 months for all. As a persuasive technique they underline that this will provide equality. At the moment there are five different service types. Their crude populism offers non-college graduates a decrease in their … Read more

We now have new top army chiefs

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looks like a deal cut in favor civilian authorities…

New chief of staff:

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Işık Koşaner

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Erdal Ceylanoğlu: New land forces commander

Thus hawkish Hasan Iğsız who was accepted to be the land forces commander is gone for good…

Turkish government, military reach deal over top posts

from Hurriyet Dailynews
The Turkish government and the military reached a deal Sunday night over the appointment of top army chiefs after days of uncertainty last week.

Turkey names new military chiefs

from BBC News | Europe | World Edition
Turkey’s government appoints generals to two top posts, ending a stand-off with the military.

Turkey’s government, military reach agreement on filling top armed forces posts

from Yahoo news
Turkey’s government and military have reached a deal on appointing the two top military positions an agreement that highlights growing civilian authority over a military that once shaped…

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