Vetting the 34,000

When you’re making a decision that many in the military will not like, such as removing 34,000 troops from Afghanistan, it's best to keep it closely held until it becomes fait accompli during the State of the Union address.

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Navy photo / HMC Josh Ives

U.S. troops in Farah province, Jan. 24, 2013.