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Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to be named new top US commander in Afghanistan. Why the change?
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Defense Sec. Gates, seeking "fresh thinking" and "fresh eyes" on Afghanistan, recommended Obama replace McKiernan with Special Operations commander, Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal.
His selection marks the continued move into power of officers who have pressed for the use of counterinsurgency tactics which are very different from the Army's traditional doctrine.
"We have a new strategy, a new mission and a new ambassador. I believe that new military leadership is also needed," Gates said
His selection marks the continued move into power of officers who have pressed for the use of counterinsurgency tactics which are very different from the Army's traditional doctrine.
"We have a new strategy, a new mission and a new ambassador. I believe that new military leadership is also needed," Gates said
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