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Gates changes commanders in Afghanistan US defense Secretary Robert Gates has asked for the top US commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David McKiernan to resign and recommended he be replaced by a former Special Operations officer in Iraq, Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal. Western military experts have long been critical of US and British war strategy in Afghanistan. Taliban and al Qaeda manage are rapidly moving in on large stretches of the country, while US and UK units are too slow and cumbersome to cut them off. DEBKAfileGates sacks top U.S. general in Afghanistan The united states has replaced the top allied commander in Afghanistan, deciding 'fresh eyes' are needed to reverse the course of the 7-year-old war there, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said. CNNTop U.S. commander in Afghanistan replaced Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to announce Monday afternoon that he is replacing Gen. David McKiernan as the commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, to be replaced by Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, defense officials tell CNN. CNNGates Names McChrystal as Afghanistan War Commander, Replacing McKiernan Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal has been picked to take command of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today. Topix.netMegan Fox Talks Bisexuality for Guys, Robert Pattinson for Ladies By now, we're all aware of Megan Fox's thing-she looks all hot (sometimes with her tongue out) and says whatever sexually charged thing pops into her head. We approve. So... entertainment newsPentagon replacing top Afghanistan commander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates dismissed the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan on Monday and picked a former special forces commander to oversee President barack obama's strategy against a growing Taliban insurgency. ReutersUS Replacing General David McKiernan In Afghanistan WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is replacing the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, General David McKiernan. Defense Secretary Robert Gates Monday said he has asked McKiernan to step down to allow a new military leader to implement the new U.S. strategy for the Afghan war. Gates said he is recommending General Stanley McChrystal [...] Eagle World NewsObama replaces Afghanistan general . Commander had been in post for only 11 months. Obama wants to step up the hunt for Bin LadenBarack Obama replaced his top general in Afghanistan yesterday in an attempt to turn round a war that has been going badly for the US and to step up the hunt for Osama bin Laden.General David McKiernan, who was in overall charge of the Nato-led mission and had been appointed for 18-24 months, lost the job after only 11 months.Taliban forces have been making steady advances in Afghanistan, in a war that the US thought it had won in 2001.The defence secretary, Robert Gates, speaking at a Pentagon press conference, indicated there was a need for a less conventional approach. McKiernan is to replaced by Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal, a soldier who has specialised in unconventional warfare, having spent most of his career in the most secretive special forces in the US. The sacking effectively brings to an end McKiernan's military career.Gates told reporters: 'Our mission there requires ne GuardianDocs Raise More Questions About Murtha Newly obtained documents show Robert Murtha mentioning his influential family connection as leverage in his business dealings. The documents add to mounting questions about Rep. John Murtha, reports the Washington Post. CBS NewsGates Recommends Replacement for Top Command in Afghanistan Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today asked for the resignation of the top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David McKiernan, saying the U.S. military 'must do better' in executing the administration's new strategy there. Washington Post1 2 3 |
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