He 's also clearly attached to his wife , Ching , insisting in his Senate confirmation hearing that she accompany him to Kabul even though State Department rules barred spouses because the country is so dangerous . Eikenberry retired from the Army after nearly 40 years of service . Military career included time in Kabul as chief of Office of Military Cooperation . -- Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said he was "shocked" by Trump's comments.
Eikenberry retired from the Army after nearly 40 years of service . Military career included time in Kabul as chief of Office of Military Cooperation . -- Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said he was "shocked" by Trump's comments.