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'No one thought it would be like this' - Veteran who fought in Afghanistan expresses frustration over Taliban takeover

News 12's Nick Meidanis talks to Newark veteran John Hoffman, who fought in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2014, about the takeover of the country by the Taliban.

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Aug 16, 2021, 12:34 AM

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