Defense

Allen retires

Marine Gen. John Allen will not become commander of NATO forces in Europe. President Barack Obama has accepted Allen's request to retire. Allen this month compl...

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February 20, 2013 1:44 pm

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Marine Gen. John Allen will not become commander of NATO forces in Europe. President Barack Obama has accepted Allen’s request to retire. Allen this month completed a 19-month stint as the top commander of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan. Allen told the Washington Post, he wanted to focus on helping his wife cope with chronic health issues that include an autoimmune disorder.