Afghan commanders worry over loss of American air power

Marine Times: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is accelerating the deployment of mortars and artillery to Afghanistan’s fledgling army in an effort to help compensate for the loss of American air power, which has proved devastating against the Taliban over the years.

The loss of American firepower after 2014 will be a key challenge for the Afghan force and highlights stark choices the White House is confronting as it shapes a follow-on force.

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