After 5 Years, U.s. Troops Leave Afghan Valley

Greg Jaffe, Washington Post
Wed, 04/14/2010 - 4:52am

Army captain, valley elder strike a deal as forces leave the Korengal Valley, where dozens of soldiers were killed and scores more wounded.

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