KEILAR: Today, on "Home Front," our digital and television column where we try to bridge the civilian military device and also bring you some stories of military families, the Trump administration is one step closer now to bringing thousands of troops home from Afghanistan. Just hours from now, a seven-day reduction in violence is set to begin in the region. And if all goes well, that could pave the way for a larger peace deal between the U.S. and the Taliban to be signed by the end of the month. The first step of that peace deal is expected to reduce the current number of troops to about 8,600. So by thousands of troops being reduced. And just for context here, since the 19-year war began, the Defense Department has reported 2,309 military casualties in Afghanistan. And right now, many of the men and women who are serving there in the branches were just babies when 9/11 happened and in Afghanistan.
Trump Administration Closer to Bringing Thousands of Troops Home from Afghanistan.