So everyone out of Afganistan means 12000?

2014-11-24T12:46:25-05:00

The article below indicates that at least 12000 "foreign" troops will stay in country, of course the agreement was sign by the US and Afghan governments so I wonder who the 12000 will be? (sarcasm)

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/11/22/obama-orders-us-troops-to-engage-taliban-fighters.html?comp= [login to see] 70&rank=2

Obama Broadens Mission to Allow US Troops to Engage Taliban Fighters

U.S. troops in Afghanistan may once again engage Taliban fighters, not just al-Qaida terrorists.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 24 at 2014 1:01 PM

2014-11-24T13:01:05-05:00

14 years is a long time. So much sacrifice and so much blood spilt. Too much of it has belonged to our brave service members. I never served in Afghanistan. We hear about the "green on blue" ("friendly" Afghan troops turning on NATO troops) attacks and it makes me insane. Does anyone see a way to get us out of there in a way that honors the hard work accomplished and sacrifices made by our armed forces?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 7:46 PM

2014-11-25T19:46:19-05:00

I suspect that most of those troops will be Spec Ops/War, aviation, support and intel assets. I'm ok with that- and I'm hoping "foreign troops" are NOT all US. The Afghans still need help. Just my guess.