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Expand U.S. Forces In Afghanistan |
"As president, I would deploy at least two additional brigades to Afghanistan to reinforce our counterterrorism operations and support NATO's efforts against the Taliban."
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DECEMBER 01, 2009
30,000 More Troops To Afghanistan
President Obama announced a 30,000-troop "surge" in Afghanistan, but also outlined a plan to begin withdrawing U.S. forces in July 2011. |
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FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Obama Deploys 17,000 Soldiers And Marines
The president authorized 8,000 Marines and 9,000 soldiers for Afghanistan, almost doubling the number of U.S. combat brigades in the country. |
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JANUARY 17, 2009
Gates Prepares Build-Up
"By the end of this month, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to approve sending more Marines to southern Afghanistan," AP reported. |
