U.S. repositioning troops in Iraq
Updated 7/29/2006 1:34 PM ET
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military said Saturday that it is moving about
3,700 troops with fast, light-armored vehicles into Baghdad to try to
quell violence in the capital. More American soldiers are expected to
follow, military officials said.
The 172nd Stryker Brigade, which had been due to leave Iraq after a
year's assignment, will be sent from the north to Baghdad, Gen. George
W. Casey Jr., the top U.S. commander in Iraq, said.
The Alaska-based 172nd uses a new, eight-wheeled armored vehicle and
has had several specialized units attached, including military police
and Navy and Air Force troops.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2006-07-28-iraq-marines_x.htm?csp=34
Helicopter trip from the grounds of a half-finished embassy anyone?
Leigh
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