Obama: U.S. Commitment in Iraq 'Is Shifting'

Gerald · 08-02-10, 06:05 AM

Story,
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will set a course Monday for the nation's changing mission in Iraq as the military prepares to end its combat operations there.In a speech at the national convention of the Disabled American Veterans in Atlanta, Obama was to address the progress being made to meet his deadline of drawing down all combat troops by the end of the month. A transitional force of 50,000 troops will remain to train Iraqi security forces, conduct counterterrorism operations and provide security for ongoing U.S.civilian efforts.

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Platapus · 08-02-10, 06:22 PM

50,000 troops is a whole lotta transition.

That is about 63% of the total US military forces currently in AF (79,000)

Gerald · 08-02-10, 07:38 PM

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Obama: U.S. Commitment in Iraq 'Is Shifting' Story, WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will set a course Monday for the nation's changing mission in Iraq as the military prepares to end its combat operations there.In a speech at the national convention of the Disabled American Veterans in Atlanta, Obama was to address the progress being made to meet his deadline of drawing down all combat troops by the end of the month. A transitional force of 50,000 troops will remain to train Iraqi security forces, conduct counterterrorism operations and provide security for ongoing U.S.civilian efforts. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...est=latestnews __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

08-02-10, 06:22 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	50,000 troops is a whole lotta transition. That is about 63% of the total US military forces currently in AF (79,000) __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-02-10, 07:38 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	n both logistics and administration must function well __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie