The Battle Of Basra And The Brave American General Who Led The Forces To Win It -- A Commentary

Gen. David H. Petraeus (R) and Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin (L) greet presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) as Obama arrives at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on July 21, 2008. (UPI Photo/Lorie Jewell/U.S. Army)

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Lloyd Austin is back from Iraq, where he was the No. 2 U.S. commander. His successful tenure says plenty about him — and a bit about Afghanistan.

An unsung hero and great soldier by the name of Lloyd Austin has just finished his tour in Iraq as the No. 2 U.S. commander. The lieutenant general's story deserves attention to honor his service, to understand the situation in Iraq today, and not least to garner key lessons for Afghanistan about the importance of leadership and the need for strong command structures.

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My Comment: This is why the U.S. and their Iraqi allies have been successful in Iraq. It is because of men like General Austin who help make it possible from the top down.

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