Recent News From Posture the Force
Gates, Mullen use new media to hear from troops, public
WASHINGTON – Got questions you’d like to pose directly to the defense secretary or chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Now is your chance!
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Petraeus visits Kyrgyzstan-based troops
MANAS, Kyrgyzstan — Making a brief stop here, the U.S. Central Command Commander visited the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 16.
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Petraeus: Innovation spurs Marine successes
ARLINGTON, Va. – The secret to the U.S. Marine Corps’ success is a blending of bedrock principles with innovation, the commander of U.S. Central Command said here last night.
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Iraq drawdown may accelerate slightly
INCIRLIK, Turkey – Defense Secretary Robert Gates said conditions in Iraq have improved to the extent that the U.S. drawdown may accelerate.
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Odierno: U.S. troops out of Iraqi cities ahead of June 30 deadline
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military will have no issues complying with the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, the MNF-I commander said Sunday.
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Kyrgyz parliament approves Manas Air Base agreement
WASHINGTON – The Kyrgyz parliament ratified an agreement between the United States and Kyrgyzstan to extend U.S. access to Manas Air Base.
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McChrystal assumes command in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 15, 2009) - Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal arrived in Afghanistan Sunday to assume command of the International Security Assistance Force.
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RC South commander briefs Gates on way forward in Afghanistan
CHATEAU ST. GERLACH, Netherlands – Additional forces will allow the coalition to better protect Afghan citizens from the Taliban.
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Romanian forces end mission in Iraq
COB ADDER, Iraq – Operations in Iraq formally ended for Romanian forces June 4 with a ceremony by Romania’s 26th Infantry Battalion.
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Success in Afghanistan, Pakistan requires knowledge of region
WASHINGTON – Success in Afghanistan and Pakistan will require an intimate local knowledge of the tribal culture and a small coalition footprint, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said here Friday.
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