U.s. Tries To Ease Confusion Over Afghan Plans (reuters)

U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Company 2nd battalion 35th infantry regiment, Task Forces Bronco survey a village during a foot patrol in eastern Afghanistan Chaw Kay district in Kunar province, August 18, 2011. REUTERS/Nikola SolicReuters – U.S. forces will cede the lead role in combat operations in Afghanistan next year, but will keep fighting alongside Afghan troops, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Thursday, as the Obama administration struggled to clear up confusion over its Afghan exit strategy.

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