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General John Allen: U.S. will keep presence in Afghanistan after 2014
The US and its allies will retain a presence in Afghanistan big enough to bolster Afghan forces after the withdrawal of international combat troops at the end of 2014, the recently retired commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen, said on Monday. Speaking in Washington, Allen said he had never been…
General Allen to retire and opts out of NATO top job
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that General John Allen will retire and not accept the top job at NATO, as he seeks to take care of his family after a 19-month tour in Afghanistan. “Today, I met with General John Allen and accepted his request to retire from the military…
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