Top US general in Afghanistan turns over command in symbolic end to America's longest war

The top U.S. military general leading the withdrawal in Afghanistan stepped down during a ceremony in Kabul Monday and the U.S. embassy resumed visa interviews on Sunday.

The top U.S. military general leading the withdrawal in Afghanistan stepped down during a ceremony in Kabul Monday, a sign that America's longest war is nearing its end. Gen. Austin Scott Miller has commanded U.S. Forces−Afghanistan and the NATO-led Resolute Support mission since the summer of 2018. At Monday's ceremony, Miller handed his responsibilities off to Gen. Frank McKenzie, who leads U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) from its headquarters in Tampa, Florida. "I need to let you know that command of this coalition has been the highlight of my military career," Miller told a small audience at Resolute Support headquarters in Kabul. "The countries that have served here, many have lost service members, civilians; our Afghan partners have lost service members, they've lost civilians," Miller said. "And as we've spoken about it previously, on this very ground with this group over time, our job is now just not to forget."