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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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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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