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McChrystal to retire after article row

McChrystal to retire after article row

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, removed last week as the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan, has told the Army he will retire, Army spokesman Gary Tallman said Monday.

 

Taliban can be 'rolled back,' McChrystal tells House panel

Taliban can be 'rolled back,' McChrystal tells House panel

The top commander in Afghanistan says he could make the case in a year that the insurgency has lost momentum, though the effort will be costly and require 'steadfast commitment.'

Arguing that the next 18 months will be decisive, the top commander in Afghanistan said today that he believes the Taliban could be "rolled back."

 

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