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  1. 3 hours ago

    conducts Q&A with troops in Afghanistan

    37 retweets 85 likes
  2. 3 hours ago

    I want to get a chance to look each of you in the eye and personally thank you —

    47 retweets 146 likes
  3. 3 hours ago

    Happening NOW: Carter addresses troops at Bagram, Air Field in Afghanistan.

    58 retweets 120 likes
  4. 4 hours ago

    I thank all of the American, and Afghan troops who have served and sacrificed together —

    48 retweets 105 likes
  5. 4 hours ago

    We will continue to work hard together to finish the mission we started — to the people of Afghanistan

    56 retweets 128 likes
  6. 4 hours ago

    thanks President Ghani for thanking service members and visiting during his visit to U.S.

    28 retweets 59 likes
  7. 4 hours ago

    U.S. force presence in Afghanistan will enhance our ability to continue progress on our two central missions in Afghanistan —

    18 retweets 50 likes
  8. 4 hours ago

    I have confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to provide for the security and stability that the Afghan people deserve —

    13 retweets 48 likes
  9. 4 hours ago

    Pleased to report that our allies intend to remain fully committed to the Resolute Support Mission here —

    34 retweets 136 likes
  10. 5 hours ago

    reaffirms U.S. commitment to Afghanistan during press conference with President Ghani in Kabul

    35 retweets 66 likes
  11. 6 hours ago

    greets the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in Kabul.

    39 retweets 69 likes
  12. 7 hours ago

    Carter is in Afghanistan today to meet with top commanders, Afghan leaders and US troops

    71 retweets 155 likes
  13. 12 hours ago

    Here are some resources to help cope with & recognize psychological health conditions

    48 retweets 80 likes
  14. 19 hours ago

    Get off the firing line, Pikachu! That's a safety violation!

    12,586 retweets 12,674 likes
  15. 16 hours ago

    While making , 2nd Lt Sam Kendricks set an trial record.

    33 retweets 70 likes
  16. 18 hours ago

    Carter announces additional troops will deploy to . Find full remarks here:

    SecDef Carter Speaks in Baghdad
    In Baghdad, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that 560 additional U.S. troops will deploy to Iraq to support Iraqi security forces, July 11, 2016.
    68 retweets 56 likes
  17. 20 hours ago

    Losing a limb couldn't stop this from serving his country and the :

    62 retweets 183 likes
  18. 24 hours ago

    : visits , #1 public college by & more -

    30 retweets 84 likes
  19. Jul 11

    Your daily sacrifices are not lost on me and you will forever have our nation’s profound gratitude—

    269 retweets 681 likes
  20. Jul 11

    You are the greatest strategic asset in this fight. I don't take it for granted.—

    64 retweets 227 likes

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