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Should Gen. David Petraeus Have Five Stars?

by Rachel Martin, NPR
January 25, 2011

It is in some ways the most elite group in the U.S. military — the five stars. There have only been nine men to serve at that rank — all of them during World War II. But a handful of veterans are convinced that the top commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus, should be awarded a fifth star. Several military historians say that's not likely to happen.

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  • All Things Considered, January 25, 2011
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