Comments from SECDEF nominee ahead of confirmation hearing (From AP)

CAPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:12:47 -0500

CARTER SAYS HE'D RECONSIDER THE AFGHANISTAN DRAWDOWN, via The Associated Press: "The president's nominee to be the next Pentagon chief says he would consider changing the current plans for withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of next year if security conditions worsen. In written comments to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Ashton Carter responded 'yes' when asked if he would consider recommending changes to the current pace and size of the drawdown plan to address security concerns. He also said he is aware of reports that Islamic State militants may try to expand into Afghanistan, and said he will work with coalition partners to ensure that doesn't happen." http://huff.to/1yzwdgo

Secretary Of Defense Nominee Would Reconsider Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president's nominee to be the next Pentagon chief says he would consider changing the current plans for withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of next year

Response by SGT Mark Estes made Nov 20 at 2018 2:21 PM

SGT Mark Estes — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:21:11 -0500

Wow, thanks for the info

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 20 at 2018 3:52 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:52:32 -0500

One would imagine with 17 years under their belt, the Afghan army would be a formidable force.