updated 6:31 p.m. EDT, Mon May 11, 2009
U.S. commander in Afghanistan replaced
Robert Gates, Adm. Mike Mullen hold briefing. (Getty)

U.S. commander in Afghanistan replaced

The commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Gen. David McKiernan, will be replaced by Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Monday. Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez has been tapped to serve as McChrystal's deputy. "We have a new strategy, a new mission and a new ambassador [in Afghanistan]. I believe that new military leadership also is needed," Gates said. full story
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