Marine official says there is more 'tough fighting' ahead in Afghanistan - latimes

Maj. Gen. Richard Mills, in a teleconference with reporters at Camp Pendleton, says, however, that progress is being made in defeating the Taliban and winning the allegiance of Afghan civilians. - Marine official says there is more 'tough fighting' ahead in Afghanistan

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