The Pentagon says the last of the 33,000 troops sent to Afghanistan in what was called the “surge” more than two years ago have pulled out. U.S. troops levels in Afghanistan are now back down to 68,000 — the pre-surge number. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday the drawdown of troops was “done on […]
Pentagon: Last of Surge Troops Out of Afghanistan
Posted September 21st, 2012 at 12:55 am (UTC-5)
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US Lifts Ban on Visits by New Zealand Warships
Posted September 21st, 2012 at 12:10 am (UTC-5)
The United States has lifted a 25-year-old ban that prevented New Zealand naval ships from entering U.S. military ports, in a key step toward restoring military relations between the two nations. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday during a visit to Auckland that Washington is also removing restrictions to make it easier to hold […]
