Last US, NATO troops vacate major Afghan air base after 20 years - watch

The majority of US military personnel would most likely be gone by July 4, with a residual force remaining to protect the embassy.

The last US soldiers are seen leaving the Bagram air base in Afghanistan, on July 2, 2021. (Video credit: Reuters)

ByREUTERS

JULY 2, 2021 19:29

Updated: JULY 2, 2021 19:30

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