Pentagon announces last U.S. troops have left Afghanistan
"Every single U.S. service member is out of Afghanistan, I can say that with absolute certainty," General Kenneth F. McKenzie said Monday.
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"Every single U.S. service member is out of Afghanistan, I can say that with absolute certainty," General Kenneth F. McKenzie said Monday.
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