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Coalition forces in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said Wednesday the United States hopes to transition troops to a non-combat role by mid- to late 2013, a year earlier than expected. U.S. troops could still be involved in combat operations, under the lead of Afghan forces, after the switch.

Coalition forces in Afghanistan
Sources: Staff reports; International Security Assistance Force; Defense Department. The Washington Post. Published on February 2, 2012, 8:22 p.m.

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