Afghanistan commander flies to Copenhagen to meet with Obama on Air Force OneOctober 2nd, 2009 Obama meets with Afghanistan commander in DenmarkCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama summoned his top commander in Afghanistan to a 25-minute meeting Friday in the Danish capital. The pair met aboard Air Force One just before Obama returned to Washington from Copenhagen, where he was pitching the International Olympic Committee on Chicago's bid to host the 2016 games.
US commander in Afghanistan says success against the Taliban cannot be taken for grantedOctober 1st, 2009 US general says Afghan violence increasingLONDON — The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan says success there will take time, patience and resolve.
Top US commander in Afghanistan has asked for more troops: ReportSeptember 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The top US and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) military commander for Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, has formally asked the Pentagon for additional troops, FOX News reported Sunday. McChrystal personally submitted his long-awaited request to US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mike Mullen and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis following closed talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday, according to the report.
McCain: Obama should not delay sending more US troops to AfghanistanSeptember 23rd, 2009 McCain: More troops needed in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says more U.S.
Obama to get first look at Afghan report from top commander this weekSeptember 1st, 2009 Obama to get first look at Afghan report this weekWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will get his first look at a classified assessment on the war in Afghanistan when he heads to Camp David Wednesday. The report from the top U.S.
McCain says additional troops may be needed in Afghanistan, waits for commanders' assessmentAugust 2nd, 2009 McCain says US may need more troops in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says it appears that the U.S.
Lack of cooperation from Pakistan hampering US operations against TalibanJuly 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Top US commander in Afghanistan has said that they are facing difficulties in their latest military campaign against the Taliban due to lack of "insufficient cooperation" from Pakistan. General Stanley McChrystal, the commander of the International Security Assistance Force and US Forces in Afghanistan, is believed to have pursued this line in his secret visit to Islamabad over the weekend during which he met President Asif Ali Zardari and Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
Commander: Pakistan offensive may be sapping weapons, money from insurgents in AfghanistanJune 23rd, 2009 Commander: Pakistan offensive impacts AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Pakistan's military offensive against insurgents appears to be sapping money and weapons that might otherwise be going to militants fighting on the other side of the border in Afghanistan, a U.S. commander said Tuesday.
Senate unanimously approves nominations of new US commanders for Afghanistan and NATOJune 11th, 2009 Senate confirms commanders for Afghanistan, NATOWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to be the next commander of U.S.
Senate panel votes to approve nominations of new US commanders for Afghanistan and NATOJune 10th, 2009 Panel OKs new commanders for Afghanistan and NATOWASHINGTON — A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to be the next commander of U.S.
No question of replacing Advani: Sushma SwarajMay 17th, 2009 BHOPAL - Though Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani wants to step down as leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha after the party's defeat, senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Sunday said even to think of replacing him was painful.
Suicide car bomb wounds 4 Afghan police near Pakistan borderMay 14th, 2009 Suicide bomb in Afghanistan wounds 4 policeKANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A suicide car bomber attacked a police station near Afghanistan's border with Pakistan on Thursday, wounding four officers, an official said. The blast in Kandahar province's Spinboldak district killed the car bomber but there were no other deaths, said Police Commander Gen.
Replacing commander in Afghanistan, defense secretary says new strategy needs new leadershipMay 12th, 2009 Reboot in Afghanistan: Gates replaces top generalWASHINGTON — Taking a cue from voters who elected a president promising a different approach, the Obama administration is replacing the general overseeing the war in Afghanistan with a commander who has special-forces experience. Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, a senior administrator with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will take the place of Gen.
Gates says new strategy needs new leadership after replacing commander in AfghanistanMay 12th, 2009 Gates replaces top general in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Taking a cue from voters who elected a president promising a different approach, the Obama administration is replacing the general overseeing the war in Afghanistan with a commander who has special-forces experience. Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, a senior administrator with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will take the place of Gen.
13 Taliban militants killed in AfghanistanMarch 21st, 2009 KABUL - Thirteen Taliban militants were killed in fighting with Afghan security forces in the southern province of Helmand, a military official said Saturday. Twentyfive people were also detained following the Friday night operation, Helmand military commander Mohidin Ghori said.
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