Tuesday, September 6, 2011

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. To Drop Troop Levels In Iraq To 3,000


Sources: Obama Administration to Drop Troop Levels in Iraq to 3,000 -- FOX News

The Obama administration has decided to drop the number of U.S. troops in Iraq at the end of the year down to 3,000, marking a major downgrade in force strength, multiple sources familiar with the inner workings and decisions on U.S. troop movements in Iraq told Fox News.

Senior commanders are said to be livid at the decision, which has already been signed off by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

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My Comment: The Kurdish President has made it clear that he wants U.S. forces to remain .... but the White House and the Iraqi Government have a different point of view. As for U.S. commanders on the ground in Iraq .... they must be livid with this announcement.

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