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Bachelet says 7
Chile President Michelle Bachelet said fresh reinforcements Monday would bring to 7,000 the number of troops deployed in the areas worst hit by the earthquake that has killed more than 700 people. "When we take accoun4t of the troops already in Biobio an
03-01-2010 by paulaolsen Tags chile, daily, deployed, says, terra, troops, zone

US
AP - Thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers stormed the Taliban stronghold of Marjah by air and ground Saturday, meeting only scattered resistance but facing a daunting thicket of bombs and booby traps that slowed their advance through the town.
02-13-2010 by bryanmills Tags afghan, into, stronghold, sweep, taliban, troops

Burn pits could cause long-term damage to troops
The military is backing off its previous position and acknowledging that some troops exposed to the burning of refuse on military bases could be susceptible to long-term health effects.
12-20-2009 by bryanmills Tags burn, cause, could, long, term, troops

3 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Bomb Attacks
The NATO-led coalition says bomb attacks have killed three American troops in Afghanistan.
10-18-2009 by donfontana Tags afghan, bomb, killed, troops

How many troops are enough for Afghanistan?
Determining the amount of troops necessary to win a war is never an easy decision for a commander in chief and his military commanders if history is any guide.
10-13-2009 by victoriamasterson Tags afghanistan, enough, many, troops

Sending 4
The reduced number of troops in Iraq -- from 124,000 to 120,000 by the end of October -- marks the latest U.S. step in winding down the six-year war. The reduction was to be announced Wednesday by Army Gen. Ray Odierno.
09-30-2009 by victoriamasterson Tags hastens, home, iraq, more, sending, troops, withdrawal

Pentagon to OK more troops for Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to approve sending thousands of additional forces to Afghanistan to deal with the growing threat from roadside bombs, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Friday.
09-13-2009 by stevenicolson Tags pentagon, troops

Hollywood sends its troops to Comic-Con
Studios have learned that the festival provides a great opportunity to create buzz about a new film or television series. But have they ruined Comic-Con for hardcore fans?
07-25-2009 by donfontana Tags comic, hollywood, sends, troops

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