In reference to the article below about General Petraeus leaving, the Pentagon wasted no time in denying the rumor last night, according to Stars & Stripes;
“Despite some sensational speculation by one of the London papers, I can assure you General Petraeus is not quitting as ISAF commander,” Morrell said, “but nor does he plan to stay in Afghanistan forever. Obviously he will rotate out at some point, but that point has not yet been determined and it will not occur anytime soon. Until then, he will continue to ably lead our coalition forces in Afghanistan.”
After that statement, The Times changed its headline to read “Search on for General Petraeus Successor.”
The entire episode occurred within just a few hours, but it highlights the speculation already gaming out behind the scenes about what Petraeus will do when his time is up in Afghanistan.
Just so long as they get rid of that dick Eikenberry.
you notice the official statement it doesn’t say that the DOD isn’t going to replace him, only that HE has no plans to leave.
Well, eventually everyone leaves and is replaced. It’s the timing of it all.