It's no shock to anyone that she is the new LTC. In all perspective what a better candidate, atleast for the media and the public. As far as the other thing, is she the best qualified candidate for the position, I would think not. It takes alot more than who you know to know what you are doing, and with that said I am sure their are several other LT's and Majors with exceptional records, tenure, and the most important experience to be sitting in her seat. But dare any of them to question it, for