He attended Fordham University, graduating in 1966 with a degree in accounting. In July 2018, he praised President Trump, stating, “Finally, we have a president who’s not coddling them like Obama was for 8 years, who is standing up to them.” Keane pointed out that the Trump administration General Jack Keane believes that the military should stay independent from politics.

John M. "Jack" Keane (born February 1, 1943) is a retired four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and a defense analyst currently serving as chairman of the board for the Institute for the Study of War. For his services there, he was awarded the Army Gold Cross with two clasps for Martinique, Vitoria, the Pyrenees, Nivelle, the Nive, and Toulouse. "Keane retired from military service in 2003. According to his But his role as a key advisor continued long after his official retirement.

Keane became the executive chairman of AM General in October 2016.Keane married Theresa Doyle in 1965 (died 2016) and has two sons, Matthew and Daniel. You’re doing that because of my previous association with a remarkable institution and because of your respect for that institution, you’re carrying my rank with me in a way you address me. Keane shared that during the election, at least six presidential candidates sought his advice on national security issues.

Fordham University Distinguished Alumni Award His command positions included leading the 101st Airborne Division and the 18th Airborne Corps. It is a misstatement to say that ISIS is defeated in Syria… in my judgment, we need to stick to it and finish the job.” He added, “When Senator Paul and other supporters of the President’s decision say that the United States has got to stop doing the heavy lifting in the Middle East, we got to leave the fight to the people in the Middle East, that’s exactly what we have been doing. Instead, Keane suggested Trump go with either Jim Mattis or David Petraeus.Keane’s name has come up again as a potential permanent replacement for Mattis, who announced on December 20, 2018, that he was resigning. Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane serves as president at executive search consulting firm GSI LLC and as chairman for both the Institute for the Study … He said, 'Don’t leave anything on the table.' So that was sound advice, and I did put it all out there. John M. Keane was born on 1 February 1943 in New York, NY, to William and Maude Keane served in the Vietnam War as a paratrooper. New York: Penguin Press. He commanded both the 101st Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps.Key assignments include serving as Deputy Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command (1998-99) and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2003.General Keane retired from active Army service in 2003. https://www.geni.com/people/General-Jack-Keane/6000000050116725873 He has one brother, Ronald. Life and career Edit He has a brother, Ronald. John M. "Jack" Keane (born February 1, 1943) is a retired four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and a defense analyst currently serving as chairman of the board for the Institute for the Study of War.Keane was born in 1943 in Manhattan, New York, the son of Elizabeth (Davis) and John Keane. (2019). • And when you walk out of that room, feel good that you got it all out there.' He has served an advisory role in the management of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, as a member of the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee.

Instead, Keane suggested Trump go with either Jim Mattis or David Petraeus. He served for 37 years, beginning in Vietnam. Keane was also a member of the Secretary of Defense Policy Board.Jack Keane was born February 1, 1943, in New York City.

But considering that James Mattis resigned due to policy differences with the president, the administration may be hesitant about Keane because his views largely align with Mattis.