General says US military will begin sending special advisory teams to Afghanistan this year

The plan described by Lt. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti envisions U.S. and other international troops beginning to step back from their leading role, so that responsibility for the war is fully in Afghan hands by the end of 2014. - General says US military will begin sending special advisory teams ...Associated Press
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