I have heard similar things about Petraeus from friends of mine in the Army.  I am not a fan of the warrior/scholar/statesman model, and I think it almost always translates into shitty field commanders.  However, promotion boards seem to get raging hardons for people with multiple academic degrees from Ivy League schools. 
  
  
  
I looked for pictures online of Holly Petraeus when she was younger and she was a pretty lady.  Time is not kind to everyone, but I am always impressed to hear what she has done for military families.  However, I have no personal knowledge of it.   
  
  
  
When I heard the name "Jill Kelley" it made me think of a completely different person.  I'm really curious how this all will unfold.