US General nominated to command NATO ISAF

To take over in February 2007 when the term of UK Lt.-Gen. Richards ends. By that time US forces in eastern Afstan are supposed already to be under ISAF; others---special forces, trainers etc. will stay under US command.

The Secretary of Defense announced Sept. 21 that the President has nominated Gen. Dan K. McNeill for reappointment to the grade of general with assignment as Commander, International Security Assistance Force, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Afghanistan...

Taliban Jack will no doubt have a fit (if he finds our about this, that is).

Meanwhile, the Canadian commander of ISAF Regional Command (South), Brig.-Gen. David Fraser, will be replaced by a Dutch officer in November, 2006. Many of the some 200 Canadian Multi-National Brigade HQ staff will also be returning to Canada.

Mark C.

Posted by markc at September 23, 2006 01:25 PM