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Gates reaffirms ties with Egypt, Saudi Arabia
EN ROUTE TO CAIRO (May 4, 2009) – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is en route to Egypt and Saudi Arabia for sessions aimed at reaffirming ties with the important regional powers that both have strong military-to-military relationships with the United States.
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Atlantic Council honors Petraeus
WASHINGTON – Gen. David H. Petraeus, CENTCOM commander, received the Atlantic Council's Distinguished Military Leadership award.
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Top Marine: Afghan gains depend on border control
WASHINGTON – Any gains in Afghanistan will be tied to the coalition’s ability to tighten control of the Pakistan border.
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Iraq assumes control of offshore oil terminal
NORTH ARABIAN GULF - The Iraqi Navy assumed control of the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal Thursday during a ceremony aboard the terminal.
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DoD supports Pakistan's anti-Taliban operations
WASHINGTON – Defense leaders are “clearly pleased” to see the Pakistani military take action against emboldened Taliban forces.
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Petraeus applies Iraq lessons to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the author of the military’s counterinsurgency manual, yesterday explained the principles that led to success in Iraq and how they apply to the fight in Afghanistan.
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Clinton: U.S. will stand by Iraq during drawdown
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2009) – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton assured Iraqi leaders the U.S. will remain committed to Iraq.
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