While Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Loyd Austin did not provide specifics in terms of appropriate troop levels for both American and Afghan forces following the 2014 drawdown, he pledged to push for a force size that would accomplish the U.S. military's objectives if he is appointed to be the next head of U.S. Central Command. Senate Armed Services Committee members asking Austin's opinion on President Obama's recent announcement that 34,000 U.S. troops would be drawn out of Afghanistan...
