Yesterday, the International Security Assistance Force was folded away into history as the combat mission in Afghanistan officially came to an end. After more than 13 years, the day-to-day combat operations have now been handed over to Afghan security forces.
The new international mission, dubbed “Resolute Support,” will provide training and support for Afghanistan’s military, and require the continued service of 11,000 American troops; considering the total force caps off at 13,500, the American contribution will not be insignificant. In addition to providing more training, American forces are also authorized to assist in counterterrorism operations, which means that we’ll be providing air and ground support to Afghan troops for at least the next two years.
yeah watch the media rake Obama over the coals on this one. we've been here before. we know how they treat Presidents.
right?
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"The Taliban waged a bloody internal power struggle this year, but still managed to make it one of the deadliest for both Afghan and American security forces."
Now be fair ... the Taliban had lots of help from the ROE issued by Zero.