Just got word that the next commander of CENTCOM will be none other than the best General in the Army today, General David Petraeus! He is replacing outgoing commander, Admiral William Fallon. Gen. Raymond Odierno, another GREAT General, will take over MNF-I.

I have extended congratulations to Gen. Petraeus on behalf of the authors and readers of ASP!

“I am honored to be nominated for this position and to have an opportunity to continue to serve with America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coastguardsmen, and Civilians,” said General David Petraeus. We’re honored to have him lead and guide us as we battle the greatest threats this country has possibly ever faced in the form of global terrorism.

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 – WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced today that the White House has nominated Army Gen. David H. Petraeus to be the next U.S.Central Command commander. The Senate must confirm Petraeus, who is currently the commander of Multnational Force Iraq in Baghdad.

If confirmed by the Senate, Petraeus will succeed Navy Adm. William J. Fallon, who retired and turned over the command’s reins temporarily March 28 to his deputy commander, Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, who is serving as acting commander until a successor to Fallon is confirmed.

Gates also announced that Army Gen. Raymond Odierno has been nominated for the command in Baghdad. He had been nominated as Army vice chief of staff.

Army Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli has been nominated for a fourth star and the position of Army vice chief of staff.

HERE is the full story.