The next judge

Just Security has posted this column titled The Next Judge: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces' Looming Vacancy. In it, the Editor concludes:

What makes for a good judge? Sheer smarts? Academic qualifications? Temperament? Empathy? Ability to get along with others? Writing skills? Personally, my hope is that the Department of Defense, the White House, and those on Capitol Hill who have roles to play in the process will take their time and cast their net broadly. People who are interested in serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces should thoughtfully consider their qualifications and credentials, consult with others, and if they are willing to run the risk of being disappointed, allow their names to be put forward.

Comments are welcome. (Real names only, please.)