US President Barack Obama has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan for a first-hand look at the eight-year-old war he inherited and has dramatically escalated
US President Barack Obama has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan for a first-hand look at the eight-year-old war he inherited and has dramatically escalatedHe gave a televised address to 2,500 US troops at Bagram Air Field, which was clearly intended to be a morale booster for the assembled masses. He thanked the American forces for their "outstanding contribution" to the military campaign. He said, "Everyone understands the sacrifices you and your families are making to keep America safe."
Dressed informally in a bomber jacket and an open-necked shirt, he told his troops that the US is in Afghanistan to help forge hard-won peace, and will be less secure if the Taliban retakes control. Obama left Afghanistan for home on this morning after a six-hour visit to the war-torn Asian country.
