Afghan Attack Response Shows Improved Forces, Leaders Say

Afghan Attack Response Shows Improved Forces, Leaders Say

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 – Challenges will continue in Afghanistan, but the response to recent attacks points to the maturation of Afghan security forces, U.S. defense leaders said here today.

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