John W. Vessey, Jr. Quotes

United States, Military Officer
June 29, 1922 – August, 18, 2016.

John William Vessey Jr. (June 29, 1922 – August 18, 2016) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of general, and is most notable for his service as the tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

More has been screwed up on the battlefield and misunderstood in the Pentagon because of a lack of understanding of the English language than any other single factor.

John W. Vessey, Jr.
- Up
- Single
- Understanding
Our strategy is one of preventing war by making it self-evident to our enemies that they're going to get their clocks cleaned if they start one.

John W. Vessey, Jr.
- War

Don't get small units caught in between the forces of history.

John W. Vessey, Jr.
- History
- Small
My job is to give the president and secretary of defense military advice before they know they need it.

John W. Vessey, Jr.
- Job
- Military
- Advice