Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, August 21, 2017. Deep in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, on the front lines against Taliban and Islamic State fighters, U.S. military commanders say they needs more forces to better train Afghan soldiers to combat the escalating threat. They’re hoping President Donald trump heeds their calls when he outlines his new war strategy Monday. (Photo by Rahmat Gul/AP Photo)
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