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‘The Melting Point’ is an inside account of Gen. Frank McKenzie’s career

The former commander of Centcom talks about his memoir, Afghanistan, Iran, cyber security and his new job at USF.

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, center, then the combatant commander of Centcom, heads to a meeting in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 17, 2021. [ 1st Lt. Mark Andries ]

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Colette is the former books editor for the Tampa Bay Times. She now writes for Bay Magazine.

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