nytimes.com — Even though the agreement with the Iraqi government calls for all American combat troops to be out of the cities by the end of June, military planners are now quietly acknowledging that many will stay behind as renamed “trainers” and “advisers” in what are effectively combat roles. In other words, they will still be engaged in combat...
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jkapDec 23, 2008Submitter
See also, Gates: 'Tens of Thousands' of Troops Likely to Remain in Iraq<a class="user" href="http://digg.com/world_news/Gates_Tens_of_Thousands_of_Troops_Likely_to_Remain_in_Iraq">http://digg.com/world_news/Gates_Tens_of_Thousands ...</a>
Closed AccountDec 23, 2008
We tried to warn you that Obama was full of s**t regarding the occupations. But .... the minions drooled off to the polls, glassy-eyed, mumbling change, change, change.Rahm will do whatever is best for his own country. Obama will do what he is told to do.
Closed AccountDec 23, 2008
I would suppose they would rename them that because that will be their mission..They may see combat because if the soldiers they are training are involved in combat where the hell would you expect them to be ?
friskdownDec 23, 2008
Great link. Very relevant...If only more had bothered to listen! But no...
Closed AccountDec 24, 2008
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