Sequester Won't Affect Afghan Drawdown

The head of the U.S. Transportation Command told Congress that the budget sequester should not have an impact on the withdrawal of personnel and equipment from Afghanistan. His statement would seem to contradict early administration reports that troops in Afghanistan would have their tours lengthened due to sequestration. He did indicate that the budget cuts will have an overall general impact on his command. Read more in "Transcom Chief: Sequester Won't Affect Afghan Drawdown", American Forces Press Service, March 6, 2013.