Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

how long does it take to "train Afghan forces"? Skittles Apr 2014 #1
It takes less time to train a brain surgeon. Lasher Apr 2014 #6
amazing that...nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #7
OH J C! NYtoBush-Drop Dead Apr 2014 #9
I doubt if they are going to bring them back, maybe move them to Poland. olddad56 Apr 2014 #18
We have found one brigade for Poland /nt jakeXT Apr 2014 #2
10,000 too many (no msg) NeoConsSuck Apr 2014 #3
It seems from the article that the drop to below 10,000 wouldn't happen until the end of the year davidpdx Apr 2014 #4
You must mean drop to ZERO by the end of the year. hughee99 Apr 2014 #8
I do too davidpdx Apr 2014 #12
Obama promised as late as September 2012 that they would all be out this year. Lasher Apr 2014 #14
Well that is one issue I AM willing to hold his feet to the fire on davidpdx Apr 2014 #15
I don't know if you noticed, but I edited because I found a more informative source. Lasher Apr 2014 #16
I hadn't noticed the updated info davidpdx Apr 2014 #19
That is impressive. Lasher Apr 2014 #20
Wonder how many Americans are in Pakistan? That's what most of this is probably about now. freshwest Apr 2014 #11
Ah, but how many contractors? OnyxCollie Apr 2014 #5
Yeap! Xolodno Apr 2014 #10
I'm looking for something like zero including contractors. TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #13
It's our longest war, ever. Lasher Apr 2014 #17
Especially one so lopsided. Nary a tank, fighter jet, or naval fleet to be seen TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #21
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Exclusive - U.S. force in...»Reply #3