Stanley A. McChrystal

War Hero

Birthday August 14, 1954

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Leavenworth, KS

Age 70 years old

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About

Four-star general tapped by President Obama to serve as a top commander in Afghanistan.

Before Fame

He served with the elite 82nd Airborne Division following his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Trivia

He was openly critical of the Obama administration in a "Rolling Stone" article.

Family Life

His father, Major General Herbert McChrystal, was involved in the post-World War II U.S. Occupation of Germany.

Associated With

President Barack Obama allowed McChrystal to retain his four-star general title following his retirement from the military.