US President Barack Obama has extended the combat role for American troops in Afghanistan for another year.
Previously, he'd said US-led NATO combat operations would finish at the end of this year.
The new order also allows for air support using jet fighters, bombers and drones.
At its peak, the US force rose to more than 100,000 in Afghanistan, there are now 27,000 troops deployed.
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