In what was probably one of his last public addresses in uniform, Adm. William J. "Fox" Fallon recounted with pride the many successes he has witnessed in his area of operations - Central Command (CENTCOM).
Before he did so, however, the CENTCOM commander told the audience at the Sea-Air-Space Banquet in Washington March 19 that it was "probably inescapable that I touch the elephant in the room here," referring to his announcement March 12 that he was resigning his post, effective March 31.
Referring to reports in the media on the events leading up to his announcement and the reasons behind it, he said, "I can tell you that most of the stories that are circulating ... I hate to shatter your illusions, but most of it's just pure bunk.
