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2014-12-21 Iraq

Hagel authorizes up to 1,300 additional troops to be deployed in Iraq

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Posted by trailing wife 2014-12-21 00:16|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iraq

#1 While the American troops will be interacting directly with Iraqi troops, the admiral emphasized that those interactions will be occurring in a training environment and not out in the field.

Trainers, I've heard this before. Can you say Vietnam. Thank you Lyndon (D). Remember, it's not politically correct to 'win'.

Posted by P2kontheroad 2014-12-21 09:16|| 2014-12-21 09:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Gee wish I'd bought stock in sandals and flip-flops.

Posted by AlanC 2014-12-21 09:32|| 2014-12-21 09:32|| Front Page Top

#3 the admiral emphasized that those interactions will be occurring in a training environment and not out in the field

Here's a clue: It's all "field."

Posted by Pappy 2014-12-21 12:21|| 2014-12-21 12:21|| Front Page Top

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