The world cup is weeks away but well tell you why everyone isnt celebrating. President obama slipped into Bagram Airfield under the dark of night for a surprise visit to troops in afghanistan. He will spend the memorial day weekend visiting troops and Wounded Servicemen. There are 32,000 americans currently serving in afghanistan. The war there is one of the countrys longest lasting and will wind down by the end of the year. Joining us live is kimberley hawkin in washington right now. This visit comes as obama deals with criticism at home over the treatment of veterans seeking care at v. A. Hospitals. Is there a chance this surprise visit will counter the negative press . Reporter it will help. Theres the feeling from 32,000 soldiers in afghanistan that theyd like to be home with their families this memorial day weekend, here in person to be honoured for their service. The fact that the president made the surprise visit on the memorial day weekend had a lot of mileage. You could tell b
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