Stanley McChrystal

  • Lt. General Stanley McChrystal replaced General McKiernan as the U.S. commander in Afghanistan on June 15, 2009.

    In May 2009 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates named Lt. General Stanley McChrystal as lead commander of operations in Afghanistan. Gen. David McKiernan, former commander, was asked to resign by Gates, who stressed the need for, "new strategy, mission, and leadership."CNN.com Blogs: Gates replacing top U.S. commander in Afghanistan (May 11, 2009)

  • The Afghanistan Appointment

    On May 11, 2009, a senior Pentagon official said a formal announcement would be made by Defense Secretary Robert Gates regarding the appointment to head the forces in Afghanistan by McChrystal. In Afghanistan, McChrystal will also be the leading NATO commander.First Read (MSNBC): McKiernan out in Afghanistan (May 11, 2009) The appointment was questioned by the parents of slain Army Ranger Pat Tillman, due to their belief that McChrystal covered up the fact that their son died by fratricide.ESPN: Tillman family: General lied (May 12, 2009)

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