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Troop Extension for Iraq May be Looming CloserTim King Salem-News.comA decision could be issued by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and other officials in the coming days, according to a defense official who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
(SALEM) - MSNBC is reporting that the Pentagon may extend the tour of duty for active-duty Army units in Iraq from 12-months to 15-months. Officials say this can help in managing the conflict there. On Monday, officials said approximately 13,000 National Guard troops were receiving orders alerting them to prepare for a possible Iraq deployment. For several thousand this will be their second tour. A decision could be issued by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and other officials in the coming days, according to a defense official who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no plan is approved yet. Sources say it is the third option brought forth in recent days in a flow of unsettling information for the U.S. military, struggling in its fifth year of fight wars on multiple fronts. At this time, there are approximately 145,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, a current build up of forces should lead to 160,000 in country by May. Pictures from Afghanistan by Tim King: View Photos From Tim King's time in Afghanistan | More Afghanistan War photos
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