Defense Secretary Gates: U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Out by December 2011, But U.S. Should Stay Involved Mon March 7, 2011 12:07 pm admin 24/7 ALERTS! Comments Off on Defense Secretary Gates: U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Out by December 2011, But U.S. Should Stay Involved SEND Tips, photos, videos ... U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said says that both the U.S. and Afghan governments agree the American military should remain involved in Afghanistan after the planned 2014 end of combat operations, unlike the agreement with Iraq. Afghanistantroop pullouttroop withdrawal PreviousObama: Military Action Against Libya Possible NextIntense Urban Fighting in Misurata, Ra’s Lanuf Anti-Aircraft, : Libyan Rebels Hold Oil Port of Ras Lanuf