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McChrystal: Afghanistan war flawed
The U.S. began the war in Afghanistan with a “frighteningly simplistic” view of the country, and even 10 years later lacks knowledge that could help bring the conflict to a successful end, a former top commander said Thursday.
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Pentagon inquiry clears McChrystal of wrongdoing (AP)
AP – A Pentagon inquiry into a Rolling Stone magazine profile of Gen. Stanley McChrystal that led to his dismissal as commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan has cleared him of wrongdoing.
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Gen. McChrystal retires in military ceremony (AP)
AP – Gen. Stanley McChrystal ended his 34-year career as an Army officer Friday in an emotional retirement ceremony at his military headquarters here, marking the last chapter of his swift and stunning fall from grace.
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President Obama’s firing of Gen. McChrystal: Decisive, firm and bold
WASHINGTON – President Obama had no choice: If he wanted to be taken seriously as a commander in chief, or a leader, Gen. Stanley McChrystal had to go.
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Loudmouth general McChrystal makes a terrible career move
Gen. Stanley McChrystal still showed his swagger as he prepared to hear his fate. Afterward, not so much. The sweltering heat in Washington was nothing compared with the blistering he received.
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Obama relieves Gen. McChrystal of command
Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s rocky term as the Afghan war commander ended in disgrace Wednesday and President Obama named Gen. David Petraeus to replace him.
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McChrystal out; Petraeus picked for Afghanistan (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying that his scathing published remarks about administration officials undermine civilian control of the military and erode the needed trust on the president’s war team.
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