| Michel Stollsteiner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1956 Soissons, France |
| Allegiance | French Army |
| Years of service | 1975- |
| Rank | Général de brigade |
| Commands held | 8e RPIMa |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Officer of the Légion d'honneur |
Michel Stollsteiner (born 26 January 1956 in Soissons, Aisne) is a French general. He was one of the five regional NATO commanders in Afghanistan, and was the highest-ranking French officer in Afghanistan between 6 August 2008 and 10 July 2009.
Stollsteiner joined the Army in 1975, taking part in numerous operations in Africa (ex-Zaire, Centrafrique, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire) and in the Balkans (Sarajevo, Mitrovica[1]), as well as in Afghanistan.
From 6 August 2008 to 10 July 2009, Stollsteiner served as a NATO regional commander in Afghanistan, heading the Regional Command Capital at Camp Warehouse, under US generals David D. McKiernan and Stanley A. McChrystal.[2] He also served in the capacity of REPFRANCE, representing the head of staff of the military on the Afghan theatre.
Stollsteiner supervised the sector where the Uzbin Valley ambush took place.