Politics & Government

Obama Makes Afghan Visit on bin Laden Death Anniversary

It is the president's third trip to Afghanistan since taking office.

President Barack Obama has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan Tuesday, exactly a year after terrorist Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan, CNN reports. It is the president's third since taking office. 

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, of Camp Pendleton's 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), took command of Regional Command Southwest — which includes Helmand province this spring.

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