2013 'Critical' In Ensuring Victory, Says New Joint Command Chief -- Stars and Stripes
KABUL — The outgoing commander of the International Security Assistance Force’s Joint Command said his successor in the job would ensure continuity at a critical juncture with coalition forces transitioning from a combat to an advisory role with Afghan forces.
“While we will formally recognize this in a couple of months, the fact is that the Afghan National Security Forces are predominately in the lead,” Lt. Gen. James Terry said at a ceremony Thursday where he reliqunished his post as commander of IJC and deputy commander of U.S. forces-Afghanistan to Lt. Gen. Mark Milley.
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