[El Gato]

So, where is Gen. McChrystal going ? Is he retiring or does he get a desk job ?

Generals, and Colonels for that matter, who are relieved of command, usually put in for retirement. Very quickly.

[Pilsner]

Generals, and Colonels for that matter, who are relieved of command, usually put in for retirement. Very quickly.

Yes. There are very few slots for full (4 star) Generals, and I'd bet a lot that every one of them requires Senate approval. The Army is not about to send this guy to Capitol Hill to be grilled about his thoughts on BO, Biden, and the rest. Time to update the resume.