AdvertisementU.S. Drawdown Leaves Afghans With Mixed FeelingsAugust 31, 2012Soraya Sarhaddi NelsonfacebookEmailU.S. soldiers still patrol in Afghanistan, like this one speaking with a young man in the eastern province of Khost in August. However, Afghan forces are taking on increased responsibility as the U.S. draws down and prepares for its troops to leave by the end of 2014. (AFP/Getty Images)