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Cuomo makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

WBFO-FM 88.7 | By Chris Jamele,
Karen DeWitt
Published September 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM EDT
U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Kap Kim, Combined Joint Task Force-10 Public Affairs
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Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Afghanistan for a surprise visit.The trip came at the invitation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Cuomo was one of four Governors from around the country who are greeting troops in the country and receiving counter-terrorism briefings. There are no details as to how long the Governor will be in Afghanistan. He is there along with Governors from Nevada, Tennessee, and Missouri.

The Governor made remarks on his activities during the trip.  WBFO's Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt has details...

Credit U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Kap Kim, Combined Joint Task Force-10 Public Affairs / WBFO News
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Governor Cuomo meets Major General Stephen J. Townsend, Commander of the 10th Mountain Division.
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