John M. "Jack" Keane (born 1 February 1943) is a former American general who served as vice chief of staff of the United States Army from 1999 to 2003.

Keane attended Bishop Dubois High School and Fordham University, where he participated in the Pershing Rifles.

[3][4] Keane served in the Vietnam War as a Ranger paratrooper, leading in combat as a platoon leader and company commander.

He had a hole about the size of a quarter in his back and is gushing with blood, and we stopped the bleeding and got him on a helicopter and got him to a surgeon and so we were sort of bonded ever since that time.

The National Intelligence Estimate supported the longer timeframe, noting that there were problems with the independence of the Iraqi police from sectarian militias and death squads.

Keane supported the view that distribution of economic assistance would have a more significant impact over a longer deployment because "with the short term surge...the enemy can wait you out.

[6]Keane was asked by Vice President Cheney to go back on active duty and to lead the surge in the field.

Keane ended up briefly working at the White House and then later traveled to Iraq several times to advise General Petraeus.

[13] Keane is a regular contributor to Fox News and is involved in a variety of business, think tank and charitable activities.

[17][18][19] Keane is considered an influential voice to leaders from both major political parties, including Donald Trump, particularly on foreign policy issues related to the Middle East.

[23][24] In July 2019, the committee chairman released a second staff report that detailed various activities and contacts between IP3 and the Trump administration.

[23][25] A letter to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that was signed by General Keane and executives of IP3, boasted, “The agreements by President Trump and Mohammed bin Salman have established the framework for our unique opportunity to take the next steps with IP3 and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.