The Center for Strategic & International Studies is announcing that former National Security Advisor Gen. James L. Jones has rejoined the CSIS Board of Trustees, where he previously served from 2007-2008.
From the release:
"I am delighted to welcome General Jones back to the CSIS Board of Trustees,” said CSIS Board of Trustees Chairman Sam Nunn. “All of us owe our thanks to Jim for his dedication to keeping America safe and for his selfless commitment to public service. General Jones’s leadership and excellent judgment will once again be invaluable to CSIS.”
During his previous term as a member of the CSIS Board of Trustees, Gen. Jones chaired the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq, an independent commission appointed by the United State Congress to conduct an assessment of the Iraqi Security Forces in 2007.
Gen. Jones served as U.S. National Security Advisor from January 2009 until November of 2010. From July 1999 to January 2003, General Jones was the 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps. After relinquishing command as Commandant, he assumed the positions of Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of the United States European Command (USEUCOM), positions he held until December 2006. Gen. Jones retired from active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps on February 1, 2007, after more than 40 years of uniformed service to the nation.
On November 28, 2007, Gen. Jones was appointed as the State Department’s Special Envoy for Middle East Regional Security. In this capacity, he worked with Israeli and Palestinian officials in furthering the Peace Process, focusing on the full range of security issues in order to strengthen security for both sides.
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“We are honored that General Jones has decided to rejoin our Board of Trustees,” said CSIS President and CEO, John Hamre. “We are all deeply indebted to General Jones for his incredible record of accomplishment and the sacrifices he and his family have made in order to serve.”
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