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Pentagon announces troop rotations to reduce Iraq forces
Washington (AFP) Sept 30, 2008 The Pentagon on Tuesday announced unit rotations that would lead to a slightly smaller force in Iraq, with 14 combat brigades to remain in the country through next year under current plans. Bryan Whitman, a Pentagon spokesman, said the rotations reflected President George W. Bush's decision to trim the US force by a single brigade in February. The size of the force is certain to come under review by the next administration, which could lead to deeper and more rapid troop cuts. "There can be decisions that ... alter this," Whitman said, adding that the size of the force could be adjusted "up or down" in response to changing recommendations from military commanders. The Pentagon identified three headquarters units, six combat brigades and artillery brigade that will begin deploying towards the end of the year and continue through the middle of 2009. The rotations announced involve 26,000 troops. The Pentagon said that 152,000 troops were currently in Iraq. The headquarters units deploying will be the I Corps from Fort Lewis, Washington, the 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas and the II Marine Expeditionary Force from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The brigades will come from the 1st Armored Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the 1st Infantry Division, and the Wyoming National Guard. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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