Currently, around 100,000 troops occupy Afghanistan. Around half of that number were deployed by President Obama in 2009.
However, as the occupation of Afghanistan becomes increasingly unpopular with citizens across the political spectrum, increasing pressure is on the President and his advisors to bring the troops home.
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Here are some images posted to Flickr by the National Guard, the U.S. Army, and servicemen and women themselves. We hope all serving now in Afghanistan are able to make a safe and speedy return to their loved ones at home.
Afghanistan From Above
Army Sgt. 1st. Class Ver onica Ashe scans the Afghanistan countryside during a recent mission.
Photo by Capt. Thomas Cieslak courtesy of Flickr, isafmedia
Obama Surprises Troops
President Barack Obama waves to U.S. troops at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, March 28, 2010.
Official White House photo by Pete Souza courtesy of Flickr, soldiersmediacenter
Marine Honors Fallen Family Man
First Sgt. Dennis M. Bradley, non-kinetic fire support chief for 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, touches the identification tags of Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2/9, Dec. 17, during a memorial service at Camp Hanson in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Geary made the ultimate sacrifice while conducting combat operations in northern Marjah, Dec. 8. Regimental Combat Team 1.
Image courtesy of Flickr, dvids
Waterfall in Afghanistan
Coalition Forces walk by a waterfall in Jalrez Valley while...
