General David Petraeus, the most celebrated American soldier of his generation, is to leave his post as commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan.
The Pentagon aims to replace General Petraeus, who was appointed less than eight months ago, by the end of the year. Sources have confirmed that the search for a new commander in Kabul is under way.
Petraeus took over last year from General McChrystal, whose Rolling Stone interview criticizing the President forced him to resign or be fired.
Short memories. What about Norman Schwartzkopf?
According to Michael Yon, Sec. Gates sez this is a rumor and isn't true. |