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President Obama arrived in Afghanistan on Sunday for an unannounced visit, in which he commended U.S. troops for the sacrifices they have made and said he was hopeful that a bilateral agreement signed by the end of the year would allow for limited troops in the country.

Of all the honors that I have as serving as president, nothing matches serving as your commander-in-chief, Obama told troops in Bagram.

Obama thanked the soldiers for progress in Afghanistan, including the recent Afghan election, more local girls in school and Afghans reclaiming their communities.

Al Qaeda is on its heels in this part of the world and thats because of you, Obama said.

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The surprise trip came as the U.S. and NATO are withdrawing most of their forces ahead of a year-end deadline. Obama is seeking to keep a small number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014 to train Afghan security forces and conduct counterterrorism missions.

But that plan is contingent on with Afghan President Hamid Karzais successor signing a bilateral security agreement, which Karzai himself has refused to authorize.

For many of you, this will be your last tour in Afghanistan, Obama told the troops, crediting them with the lead Afghan forces have taken to secure the country.

Obama said he hopes a bilateral security agreement would be signed by years end, and at that point, Americas war in Afghanistan will come to a responsible end.

Beyond 2014, Obama said there would be a limited military presence in Afghanistan in order to make sure that Afghanistan can never again ever be used to launch an attack against our country and insure Afghanistan doesnt regress.

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Obama Hopes for "Limited Military Presence" in Afghanistan by Year's End

President Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

President Obama, back in the nations capital following a surprise trip to visit U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan, said Monday the country needs to do more to ensure veterans and families get the care and benefits they deserve.

Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery, the president praised veterans from all the nations wars.

Everything that we hold precious in this country was made possible by Americans who gave their all, he said during his speech.

While the president did not specifically mention the growing scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs over long wait times and secret record-keeping, he did say the country must do more to ensure veterans and families get care and the benefits they deserve.

He added, These Americans have done their duty.

But others, like the American Legion, say the growing scandal at the VA has tarnished this years memorial services.

Verna Jones, director of veterans affairs and rehabilitation at the American Legion National Headquarters, says the VA scandal is leaving a black eye every day for veterans.

Veterans are losing faith in the system, Jones said.

According to various media reports at VA hospitals and clinics across the country, more than three dozen veterans have died while waiting for care.

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President Obama arrived in Afghanistan on Sunday for an unannounced visit, in which he commended U.S. troops for the sacrifices they have made and said he was hopeful that a bilateral agreement signed by the end of the year would allow for limited troops in the country.

Of all the honors that I have as serving as president, nothing matches serving as your commander-in-chief, Obama told troops in Bagram.

Obama thanked the soldiers for progress in Afghanistan, including the recent Afghan election, more local girls in school and Afghans reclaiming their communities.

Al Qaeda is on its heels in this part of the world and thats because of you, Obama said.

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The surprise trip came as the U.S. and NATO are withdrawing most of their forces ahead of a year-end deadline. Obama is seeking to keep a small number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014 to train Afghan security forces and conduct counterterrorism missions.

But that plan is contingent on with Afghan President Hamid Karzais successor signing a bilateral security agreement, which Karzai himself has refused to authorize.

For many of you, this will be your last tour in Afghanistan, Obama told the troops, crediting them with the lead Afghan forces have taken to secure the country.

Obama said he hopes a bilateral security agreement would be signed by years end, and at that point, Americas war in Afghanistan will come to a responsible end.

Beyond 2014, Obama said there would be a limited military presence in Afghanistan in order to make sure that Afghanistan can never again ever be used to launch an attack against our country and insure Afghanistan doesnt regress.

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