Afghanistan : He is now the nominee to become the top NATO commander and was replaced in Afghanistan this week by Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford . The Afghan military says it 's ready to defend the country . Obama announces that by December 2014 , 34,000 U.S. forces will be home . 80 % of registered voters support the president 's policy to end the Afghan war , poll ##ed . The White House has been considering a review of support levels to remain in Afghanistan .
Afghanistan : The Afghan military says it 's ready to defend the country . Obama announces that by December 2014 , 34,000 U.S. forces will be home . 80 % of registered voters support the president 's policy to end the Afghan war , poll ##ed . The White House has been considering a review of support levels to remain in Afghanistan .