United States could keep between 6,000 to 15,000 troops in Afghanistan after 2014 withdrawal

The United States could keep between 6,000 and 15,000 troops in Afghanistan after the official 2014 NATO withdrawal, say officials familiar with plans submitted to the Pentagon by the current U.S. commander in that country, Gen. John Allen.

There are currently 66,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

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