U.S. defense chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at war

Mr. Esper told reporters traveling with him that he believes the U.S. can reduce its force in Afghanistan to 8,600 without hurting the counterterrorism fight against al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.

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