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U.S. Afghanistan drawdown begins slowly, 800 Marines out in fall

2011/07/06 17:08:48 @Reuters: World News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's drawdown in Afghanistan will begin slowly, with the departure of just 800 National Guard troops this summer, followed by some 800 Marines in the fall, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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