US Meets Agreed Troop-Cut Target in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump, center right, and first lady Melania Trump, center left, greet members of the military at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Dec. 27, 2018. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—The United States has reduced its troop presence in Afghanistan to 8,600, fulfilling its obligation as part of a February deal with the Taliban, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie who oversees American forces in that region said Thursday.