Afghanistan War Anniversary Marks 12 Years Of Conflict --- The war in Afghanistan officially began 12 years today. To put it in perspective, the last time we didn't have boots on the ground in Afghanistan, Obama was still an Illinois state senator, the first iPhone was six years away from release and "Friends" was still on the air. --- Despite the rising costs and increasing casualties, the U.S. still doesn't have a definitive plan for complete withdrawal. Talks between the two countries to reach a security pact have stalled over what Afghan President Hamid Karzai called a violation of the country's sovereignty. The Associated Press reports that in absence of a deal, there are indications that the U.S. may pull out all of its troops in 2014. - huffingtonpost