Army chief of staff says Army taking a hard look at itself in wake of Fort Hood shootingsNovember 8th, 2009 Casey: Shootings leading to a hard look at ArmyWASHINGTON — The Army's chief of staff says the Army is taking a hard look at itself to make certain that something like the Fort Hood rampage doesn't happen again. The shootings left 13 dead and 29 wounded.
Pentagon cancels plans to send Army brigade to Iraq, citing improved security conditionsOctober 17th, 2009 Pentagon ends plans to send Army brigade to IraqWASHINGTON — The Pentagon is canceling plans to send a 3,500-member Army brigade to Iraq, a move that speeds the drawdown there and could free up forces as President Barack Obama considers sending new troops to Afghanistan. The 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the 10th Mountain Division based in Fort Drum, New York, had been scheduled to relieve another combat brigade in Iraq in January.
AP sources: Afghan commander concerned corruption could derail US, NATO missionOctober 13th, 2009 AP sources: Afghan commander frets over corruptionWASHINGTON — Rampant government corruption may derail the fight against the Taliban and al-Qaida in Afghanistan even if as many as 80,000 additional U.S. troops are sent to the war, the top military commander there has concluded, according to U.S.
McCain: Obama should not delay sending more US troops to AfghanistanSeptember 23rd, 2009 McCain: More troops needed in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says more U.S.
Lieberman, Mullen agree US needs to prove its commitment to the war, regionSeptember 15th, 2009 Sen: More US roops shows commitment to Afghan warWASHINGTON — A top U.S. military commander and leading senator agree that the people of Afghanistan and Pakistan are watching for signs of America's commitment to their region.
Rep. Levin says US should focus on strengthening Afghan army, police before adding more troopsSeptember 4th, 2009 Rep. Levin says US should strengthen Afghan armyWASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee says the United States should focus on building up the Afghan army and police before considering an increase in combat troops. Sen. Carl Levin met with the top commander in Afghanistan, Gen.
Army headquarters unit in Afghanistan ordered to stay 50 days beyond yearlong tourSeptember 3rd, 2009 Pentagon extends Army unit in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The Army has ordered a headquarters unit in Afghanistan to remain up to 50 days past its yearlong tour in what officials say could be the start of longer postings in the war. Army officials on Thursday said the troops extensions will ensure continuity in Afghanistan.
McCain says additional troops may be needed in Afghanistan, waits for commanders' assessmentAugust 2nd, 2009 McCain says US may need more troops in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says it appears that the U.S.
Indian Army chief to discuss Af-Pak policy during US visitJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor Monday embarked on a five-day visit to the US, where he will hold discussions about the Af-Pak policy and regional security situation. Underscoring India's role in the strife-torn Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Kapoor will hold parleys on the issue with senior US military and defence officials.
Britain to send 140 more troops to Afghanistan; remains of 8 killed in action flown homeJuly 14th, 2009 Britain to send 140 more troops to AfghanistanLONDON — Britain is sending an additional 140 troops to Afghanistan to bolster the war effort there. The Ministry of Defense says the soldiers will be transferred from a British base in Cyprus to the war zone.
British to send 140 more troops to Afghanistan; remains of 8 killed in action flown homeJuly 14th, 2009 British to send 140 more troops to AfghanistanLONDON — Britain is sending an additional 140 troops to Afghanistan to bolster the war effort there. The Ministry of Defense says the soldiers will be transferred from a British base in Cyprus to the war zone.
US sends mine-proof vehicles to AfghanistanJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US defence department is sending thousands of mine-proof vehicles to Afghanistan to protect its troops from improvised explosive devices, officials said. More than 3,000 such vehicles have been shipped to Afghanistan, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Two thousand British troops ready for Afghanistan duty: General DannattMarch 27th, 2009 LONDON - British Army Chief General Sir Richard Dannatt is ready to send 2,000 troops to Afghanistan, increasing soldiers strength to 10,000. General Dannatt fears that the US-led mission will struggle without significant reinforcements and is waiting British Cabinet approval to send additional troops to Afghanistan.
NATO willing to commit more troops to Afghanistan: GatesFebruary 22nd, 2009 WARSAW - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said that nearly 20 NATO countries are ready to send more troops to Afghanistan to help the government in fighting insurgency. At least 20 countries announced at one point or another that they would be increasing their contribution in Afghanistan, Gates told a press conference after a two-day NATO meeting in Krakow in Poland Friday.
US may send more troops to Afghanistan: OfficialJanuary 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US military plans to send three additional combat brigades to Afghanistan by mid-summer this year, Defence Secretary Robert Gates told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday. He said there is a possibility of increasing the number of US troops in Afghanistan, though it has not been finalised.
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