Posted on Aug 12, 2021
U.S. Is Starting To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff From Afghanistan With Military Help
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The U.S. is evacuating a "significant" number of employees from its embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces gain ground across the country.
The State Department announced on Thursday it is reducing its civilian footprint of roughly 4,000 personnel to a "core diplomatic presence" given the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.
The U.S. is evacuating a "significant" number of employees from its embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces gain ground across the country.
The State Department announced on Thursday it is reducing its civilian footprint of roughly 4,000 personnel to a "core diplomatic presence" given the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.
U.S. Is Starting To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff From Afghanistan With Military Help
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."An additional 3,000 U.S. troops are heading to Afghanistan to assist with the evacuation efforts, according to the Pentagon. Three infantry battalions are expected to arrive at Kabul's international airport in the next 24 to 48 hours.
There are currently 650 U.S. troops in Afghanistan guarding the embassy and Kabul's international airport."...
..."An additional 3,000 U.S. troops are heading to Afghanistan to assist with the evacuation efforts, according to the Pentagon. Three infantry battalions are expected to arrive at Kabul's international airport in the next 24 to 48 hours.
There are currently 650 U.S. troops in Afghanistan guarding the embassy and Kabul's international airport."...
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