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action on Taluto's nomination was delayed because of opposition from
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proscribed death threats against superior officers, as well as other broad-based principles of military discipline. Esposito further argued that even if Taluto lacked specific knowledge of the actions of soldiers under his command, he was nevertheless responsible for his command's larger culture.
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Esposito was commander of the unit which supported Taluto, his assistant division commanders and division staff, Headquarters and
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as Executive in Residence, responsible for expanding the school's outreach to military members and veterans.
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