Tuesday, February 12, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: Obama plans steep drawdown in Afghanistan in coming year

L.A. Times - Asia
Headlines from latimes.com
thumbnail Obama plans steep drawdown in Afghanistan in coming year
Feb 13th 2013, 00:00

The announcement that 34,000 U.S. troops will be brought home in the next 12 months reflects the president's determination to end America's role there.

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will withdraw about half the 66,000 U.S. troops now in Afghanistan over the coming year, a steep reduction that reflects President Obama's determination to end America's role in the 11-year-old conflict.

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