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Gen. McChrystal (Ret.) Discusses Al Qaeda in Iraq

Washington, DC
Monday, January 28, 2013

Retired General Stanley McChrystal served almost four decades in the Army, commanding special operations in Iraq, and leading U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan.The four-star general spoke about his experience in Iraq and Afghanistan at an event in Washington, DC on Monday. The general resigned in 2010, following a controversial interview he gave to Rolling Stone magazine.

McChrystal led the International Security Assistance force in Afghanistan in 2009-2010 and was the commander of Joint Special Operations Command from 2003-2008.

Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 1:09pm (ET)

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