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Afghanistan Drawdown To Include Combat Troops

from National Public Radio
March 17, 2011

For U.S. troops in Afghanistan looking to return home, a little reason for optimism. On Wednesday, the top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus, spoke before Congress about drawdowns. He said some combat forces could return as part of the initial withdrawal this July.

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  • Morning Edition, March 17, 2011
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