U.S. Recovers Remains Of Troops Killed In Afghan Plane Crash

Two US troops died in a plane crash in Ghanzi Province. The crash is under investigation, with no signs of enemy fire. Recovery efforts were delayed by bad weather and Taliban attacks. The local Afghan community treated the remains with respect. The US Department of Defense had not identified the troops by Tuesday afternoon.

What factors stalled the recovery efforts for the remains of the troops?

How were the remains of the troops treated by the local Afghan community?