war in afghanistan

The president-elect made bold promises on the campaign trail: to end the war in Iraq and refocus the war in Afghanistan.

Whomever he taps as Defense secretary will have to make military and diplomatic decisions abroad that might not match expectations at home.

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General David Petraeus, who once led U.S. troops in Iraq, becomes head of the U.S. Central Command Friday. That position includes responsibility for the war in Afghanistan.

Petraeus already has endorsed reaching out to less-extreme Taliban elements. He also is expected to send more troops and air power to support the war in Afghanistan.

This is not good news…

People are giving their blood to soldiers who've been wounded at war in Afghanistan and Iraq.