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Pentagon praises Yemen for stand against al-Qaida
WASHINGTON – The Yemeni government deserves praise for taking on the al-Qaida threat in that country, a Defense Department official said Monday.
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Pentagon officials identify troops for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – Defense Department officials today identified 6,000 servicemembers to deploy in 2010 as part of President Barack Obama’s order to increase the U.S. footprint in Afghanistan.
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Ambassador, general discuss Iraq elections, Iran relations
BAGHDAD – Iraq “is not going to be pushed around” by Iran, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill said Saturday.
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Mullen tours Afghan market with Marines
NAWA, Afghanistan – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Patrol Base Jaker here Thursday to tour the base and the Nawa district center.
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Petraeus hold spirited all-hands call at NSA Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain – Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), held a spirited All Hands call at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Dec. 13.
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Gates: U.S. role in Iraq remains critical
KIRKUK, Iraq – The U.S. military role here remains critical to prevent sectarian violence in the roll-up to Iraq’s national elections.
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Army, Marines adjust 'reset' for Afghan buildup
WASHINGTON – Preparing to reinforce efforts in Afghanistan, the Army and Marines are adjusting plans to redeploy working, serviceable equipment.
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