When did McChrystal assume his command in Afghanistan?
June 15, 2009
July 4, 2009
August 1, 2009
September 10, 2009
Answer
General Stanley McChrystal assumed command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) on June 15, 2009, succeeding General David McKiernan. McChrystal's appointment came at a critical time in the war in Afghanistan, as the Taliban insurgency was gaining ground and U.S. casualties were mounting.
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