Watch Live: Pentagon briefing as last U.S. troops leave Afghanistan
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Defense Department spokesman John Kirby and U.S. Central Command commander General Kenneth F. McKenzie are holding a briefing Monday as the deadline arrives in Afghanistan for U.S. troops to leave the country. U.S. officials said that the last American planes have now left. What: Defense Department spokesman John Kirby and U.S. Central Command commander General Kenneth F. McKenzie hold a briefing Date: Monday, August 30 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: The Pentagon – Arlington, Virginia Online stream: Live on CBSN in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.
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