German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere said Friday that outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has told NATO that between 8,000-12,000 American troops will remain in Afghanistan after combat ends in 2014, the Associated Press reported.
German Defense Minister: U.S. To Keep 8,000-12,000 Troops In Afghanistan
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February 22, 2013 3:21 a.m.
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