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David D. McKiernan (born December 11, 1950) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served in Afghanistan as Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). He served concurrently as Commander, United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from October 6, 2008, to June 15, 2009.
McKiernan retired from the Army with full honors on 15 July 2009. Secretary Gates praised him for his leadership at every military level and presented him with the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for his service.
Feb 26, 2004 · McKiernan was comander of combined allied land forces in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. From the war's sudden, early start to the taking of Baghdad, he offers details on some of the strategies ...
Aug 23, 2018 · Throughout a career spanning nearly four decades, retired Gen. David D. McKiernan had a front row seat to some of the Army's biggest modernization efforts.
Jul 15, 2009 · Gen. David D. McKiernan completed his last call of duty as a Soldier during a ceremony on Fort Myer's Summerall Field hosted by Gen. George W. Casey Jr., chief of staff of the Army.
Jan 23, 2023 · Retired Army General David D. McKiernan, former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, will discuss the war in Ukraine with BU professors Cathal Nolan and Kaija Schilde. The event will take place on March 2, 2023 at 4 PM at the Pardee School of Global Studies.
May 12, 2009 · WASHINGTON — The top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David D. McKiernan, was forced out Monday in an abrupt shake-up intended to bring a more aggressive and innovative approach to a ...
