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U.S. Troop Withdrawal Options Being Reconsidered

September 25 2015

Afghanistan

The Pentagon and NATO are considering several drawdown options for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, including leaving thousands of American soldiers there beyond next year, say U.S. and allied defense officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.

U.S. Army Gen. John Campbell, the top international commander in Afghanistan, has sent five different recommendations to the Pentagon and NATO.

The options include keeping U.S. troop levels at or near 10,000; reducing the numbers to 8,000;...

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