Duty Tours Extended in Iraq (Again)
by TChris
More soldiers will be heading to Iraq and others will stay longer than they might have wished, as the military announced plans to increase troop strength in response to the security needs attending January's elections.
The increase, which will raise American troop strength in Iraq to about 150,000 - the highest level since the war began in March 2003 - will be accomplished by extending the combat tours of about 10,400 troops already in Iraq and sending an additional 1,500 soldiers to Iraq from their stateside posts.
The tour for members of the First Cavalry Division's Second Brigade is being extended for the second time.
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