Dempsey: US decision on how many troops to keep in Afghanistan should wait for summer fighting

STUTTGART, Germany — In order to assess the strength of Afghan government forces, the U.S. should wait until summer or later before deciding how many troops to keep in Afghanistan after the combat mission ends in December 2014, the U.S. military’s top officer said Friday. - Dempsey: US decision on how many troops to keep in Afghanistan should wait for summer fighting - AP
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