Marines ordered to stay longer in Afghanistan »
Posted By STONERS 1 year, 4 months ago in NewsThe Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,250 Marines serving as trainers for the Afghan security forces to stay on the warfront almost a month longer to continue a mission that military leaders say is a top priority, according to a senior military official.
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STONERS1 year, 4 months ago
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"In addition, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has authorized the deployment of up to 200 other troops to Afghanistan to support the Marines. That includes eight helicopter crews that could be shifted from Iraq if commanders decide."
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"The senior military official spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the formal announcement has not yet been made." -
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KYRed1 year, 4 months ago
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While I would be surely disappointed if I was one of the Marines having to spend another 30 days longer in a war zone, I recall my uncles having spent more than 4 years in Europe and Asia without getting a break and leave to go home. But, compared to Viet Nam when one had to only serve a year and then didn't have to go back again unless volunteering, I can see the problems of this prolonged WOT.
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