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November 24, 2014

Obama Extends U.S. Combat Role in Afghanistan With Secret Order 
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President Obama has secretly extended the U.S. role in Afghanistan
despite earlier promises to wind down America's longest war. According
to the New York Times, Obama has signed a classified order that ensures
American troops will have a direct role in fighting. In addition, the
order reportedly enables American jets, bombers and drones to bolster
Afghan troops on combat missions. And, under certain circumstances, it
would apparently authorize American air-strikes to support Afghan
military operations throughout the country. The decision contradicts
Obama's earlier announcement that the American military would have no
combat role in Afghanistan next year.

 

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