Last U.S. surge troops leave Afghanistan
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The last of 33,000 U.S. soldiers sent to Afghanistan in a troop surge to battle the Taliban insurgency have been withdrawn, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. "As we reflect on this moment, it is an opportunity to recognize that the surge accomplished its... Sign in to see full entry.
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