The crazy logistics of packing up the U.S. war in Afghanistan

"For size and complexity, think of something in between D-Day and the moon landing."

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As Afghans prepare for a runoff to the April 5 presidential election, another historic transition is taking place — the full withdrawal of international coalition forces from the country by Dec. 31, 2014.

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