DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ACTIVATES U.S. FORCES-AFGHANISTAN
October 06, 2008
October 06, 2008
KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Army Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan issued the following news release:
The Department of Defense announced today the activation of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), a functioning command and control headquarters for U.S. forces operating in Afghanistan.
USFOR-A will be commanded by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who also will continue to serve as the NATO/International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander.
The Department of Defense announced today the activation of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), a functioning command and control headquarters for U.S. forces operating in Afghanistan.
USFOR-A will be commanded by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who also will continue to serve as the NATO/International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander.