Abizaid dines with Gov. Gibbons

Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons recently met with a distinguished general who has become one of Gardnerville's newest residents, General John Abizaid.

Abizaid, until recently, was commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East.  The Governor was joined in that meeting with Jerry Haleva, an expert on California politics and owner of the governmental consulting firm Sergeant Major Associates.

Also present was Reno resident Dr. Tyrus W. Cobb, civilian assistant to the Secretary of the Army for Nevada and former special assistant to President Reagan for national security affairs.

General Abizaid commanded CENTCOM from 2003 until March 2007, when he retired from the U.S. Army.  Upon retirement, he has chosen to become a Nevadan.

The general now lives in Gardnerville, near his childhood home of Coleville, California.  Governor Gibbons thanked General Abizaid for his career of service to Americans and congratulated him on his decision to return to northern Nevada.