CNN : Obama decides to extend U.S. combat role in U.S. . Previously , the President had said combat operations would end in 2014 . Official tells The New York Times that Afghanistan troops will `` continue to engage in operations in self-defense '' Operation Enduring Freedom website says Obama U.S. soldiers have died in Afghanistan .
The New York Times : Obama decides to extend U.S. combat role in Afghanistan . Previously , the President had said combat operations would end in 2014 . Official tells CNN that U.S. troops will `` continue to engage in operations in self-defense '' Operation Enduring Freedom website says 2,351 U.S. soldiers have died in Afghanistan .