And across Afghanistan, every single day, Afghan soldiers, Afghan police and ISAF troops are serving shoulder-to-shoulder in some very difficult situations. And our engagement with them, our shoulder-to-shoulder relationship with them, our conduct of operations with them every single day defines the real relationship.

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Early life and education
Allen was born in Fort Belvoir Virginia. Krulak ultimately serving as his military secretary. S.

John R. As of January 22 2013 the Pentagon’s inspector general has cleared Allen of any wrongdoing following an investigation.