David McKiernan
David McKiernan is a retired U.S. Army general who served as the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan from 2008 until his dismissal by President Barack Obama in 2009, making him the first wartime commander to be relieved of duty since General Douglas MacArthur in 1951.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 4.67 | 0.06% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 200,829 | $21,000,000 | 12,741$ |
| Totals | 3 | 331,002,651 | 200,829 | $21,000,000 | 12,741$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Gen. David McKiernan was fired by Barack Obama early in his first term as commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
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United States:
Obama made the decision to relieve Army Gen. David McKiernan as the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
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United States:
McKiernan was relieved as the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan by President Obama.
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