One of the most significant symbols of US military presence in Afghanistan was the Bagram Air Base. Located about 25 miles north of Kabul, it was once the largest US military base in Afghanistan. Now, after 20 years, the last remaining American troops have left Bagram Air Base. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Shirin Jaafari.
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