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US troops leave last base in Afghanistan

An Afghan army soldier surveys belongings left by the US military inside the Bagram Air Base

An Afghan army soldier surveys belongings left by the US military inside the Bagram Air Base Source: AAP

The United States has retreated from its last major military base in Afghanistan, ending its 20-year involvement in the country.



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