From The Associated Press, 9/25/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-newsbrief,0,1411218.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
U.S. Army Extends Iraq Duty for 4,000
WASHINGTON (AP) --
In a new sign of mounting strain from the war in Iraq, the Army has
extended the combat tours of about 4,000 soldiers who would otherwise
be returning home, a defense official said Monday.
The 1st Brigade of 1st Armored Division, which is operating in the
vicinity of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, will be kept in
place for several weeks beyond their scheduled departure, the official
said.
The official spoke only on condition of anonymity because the decision
has not been announced by the Pentagon.
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