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U.S. Marines, British Forces End Operations in Afghanistan

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Duncan picks a poppy flower while returning from a security patrol.

CBS News – In a ceremony Sunday morning in dusty desert sunlight, U.S. Marines and British combat troops officially marked the end of their operations in Afghanistan, transferring Camps Leatherneck and Bastion to Afghan control. As national anthems from the three countries played, service members from all three countries stood at attention. The Marine flags were ceremoniously furled and cased, in recognition of the end of mission.

“This transfer is a sign of progress,” said Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, Commander of Regional Command South West. “It’s not about the coalition, it’s really about the Afghans and what they’ve achieved over the last 13 years. What they have done here is truly significant.”

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