U.S. Army General John Campbell wraps up flags carrying the weight of 13 years of war.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. ARMY GENERAL JOHN CAMPBELL COMMANDER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE (ISAF); SAYING:
"Today NATO completes its combat mission, a 13-year endeavour filled with significant achievements and tremendous sacrifice, especially by the thousands of coalition and Afghan army and police wounded...who gave so much to build a brighter future for this wartorn land."
The ceremony marks the official end of the combat mission. It also marks the start of a new two-year mission focused on training Afghan security forces.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. ARMY GENERAL JOHN CAMPBELL COMMANDER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE (ISAF); SAYING:
"Our new resolute support mission reflects NATO's continued investment in Afghanistan's future, our commitment to Afghanistan endures."
