[[File:Mcchrystal.jpg|thumb|250px|left|His 2009 Report warns the U.S. and NATO are losing in Afghanistan]]
A 1976 graduate of West Point, he has held many commands and is known as a scholar-warrior.
A 1976 graduate of West Point, he has held many commands and is known as a scholar-warrior.
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Before McChrystal's appointment to ISAF in June 2009, command was held by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who was forced out by the Obama Administration, which demanded a new look at policy options.
Before McChrystal's appointment to ISAF in June 2009, command was held by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who was forced out by the Obama Administration, which demanded a new look at policy options.
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[[File:Mcchrystal.jpg|thumb|250px|His 2009 Report warns the U.S. and NATO are losing in Afghanistan]]