Pentagon weighs larger post-2014 force in Afghanistan

Pentagon weighs larger post-2014 force in Afghanistan
Washington (AFP) June 3, 2013 - The Pentagon is weighing a proposal for a larger, temporary US force to remain in Afghanistan after most NATO combat troops withdraw in 2014, a spokesman said Monday. Officials had previously suggested President Barack Obama's administration was considering a smaller force of up to 8,000-12,000 troops to stay in Afghanistan after the bulk of a NATO-led contingent departs as planned at the en ... morehttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/Pentagon_weighs_larger_post-2014_force_in_Afghanistan_999.html