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Afghanistan: Doubling U.S. Special Forces Strength
Apr 15, 2010 | 20:06 GMT
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Summary
The United States has quietly doubled the number of special forces troops in Afghanistan over the past months. While the U.S. military's public face continues to emphasize efforts to win Afghan civilian hearts and minds, special operations are becoming more important as the troop surge into the country reaches its peak.
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