Topic - Stanley Mcchrystal

• Pentagon inquiry clears McChrystal of wrongdoing

  A Pentagon inquiry into a Rolling Stone magazine profile of Gen. Stanley McChrystal that led to his dismissal as the top US commander in Afghanistan has cleared him of wrongdoing.

• Pat Tillman's family hopes to get truth in own way

  Mary Tillman doesn't want any more congressional hearings or official inquiries.

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  Pentagon says Rolling Stone writer denied embed

  The author of the Rolling Stone article that ended the military career of Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former top commander in Afghanistan, has been denied permission to join U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

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  Central Command pick backs Afghan strategy

  President Obama's nominee to head U.S. Central Command professed broad agreement with the administration's objectives and strategy in Afghanistan — and beyond — during his confirmation hearing Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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  Biden cautious about predicting Afghan troop cuts

  Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is taking a more cautious approach when it comes to next summer's planned military U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan.

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  Petraeus praises Pakistan in surprise visit

  Gen. David Petraeus lauded Pakistan's efforts at battling Islamist militants Monday during his first visit to that country since taking over as top NATO commander in neighboring Afghanistan this month.

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  Marine Gen. Mattis to take over Central Command

  Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis has been picked to take over U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon announced on Thursday.

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  Gen. Petraeus calls for unity in Afghanistan war

  Gen. David Petraeus, the new commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, called Saturday for unity in the civilian and military effort to turn back the Taliban, saying, "In this important endeavor, cooperation is not optional."

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  Senate confirms Petraeus as Afghan war chief

  The Senate on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Gen. David Petraeus as the new commander of the Afghanistan war, and President Obama swiftly issued a statement saying Petraeus had his "full confidence."

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  Petraeus vows long-term commitment in Afghan war

  Gen. David Petraeus cautiously endorsed President Obama's exit plan for the Afghan war on Tuesday, leaving himself room to recommend changes or delays as he interviewed for the job of commander of the stalemated war.

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  Lawmakers: Obama faces last chance on Afghanistan

  Now that President Obama has replaced the top general in Afghanistan, some key senators said Sunday he needs to consider reshuffling his diplomatic leadership there as well.

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  Mullen to Karzai: New general won't alter war plan

  America's top military officer assured President Hamid Karzai on Saturday that newly chosen NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus would pursue the policies of his ousted predecessor, whom the Afghan leader warmly praised for reducing civilian casualties.

• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama could learn a lesson from McChrystal

  While airing the opinions of Gen. McChrystal and his aides toward the White House may have shown poor judgment, the general never refused to carry out his orders.

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  Relief greets Obama pick for new war commander

  America's Afghan and international allies embraced the choice of Gen. David Petraeus to run the war in Afghanistan, hoping the architect of the Iraq surge will seamlessly pursue the strategy laid down by his predecessor and smooth over divisions that led to his dismissal.

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  Obama: Shakeup won't rattle Afghanistan plan

  President Obama on Thursday said the U.S. will “not miss a beat” because of the recent firing of the commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

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