WASHINGTON - Anticipating a new burst of insurgent violence, the Pentagon plans to expand the U.S. force in Iraq to improve security for a planned October referendum and a December election.
Although much public attention has been focused recently on the prospect of reducing U.S. forces next spring and summer, defense officials foresee the likelihood of first increasing troop levels.
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"The units that are there have been told to expect that," he said. "It's possible that your planned rotation dates back to the U.S. will be affected by the need to keep a higher level for a longer period of time. They understand that."
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Pack your wrenches, Gord. You and I are gonna be fixing Humvees soon.
How'd you like to be a local commander and have tell your people their tours have been extended again? About now, I'd be sleeping with one eye open. (Hat tip: The Farmer)
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