Laying The Groundwork For More Troops To Be Sent To Afghanistan

Joint Chiefs Chairman Michael Mullen testifies before the Senate committee for a hearing on his renomination for a second term as chairman. (Jewel Samad , AFP/Getty Images / September 15, 2009)

Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen Says More Troops Likely Needed In Afghanistan -- L.A. Times

Adm. Michael Mullen tells a Senate committee, however, that Gen. McChrystal, the top allied commander in Afghanistan, hasn't formally asked for more troops yet.

Reporting from Washington - An effective counterinsurgency effort in Afghanistan probably means that more troops will be needed there, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said today.

Adm. Michael G. Mullen said he had not received a formal request from Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the top allied commander in Afghanistan, for additional trainers and combat troops.

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