Army considers necessity of longer combat tours if troop buildup lasts through next year
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
WASHINGTON -- The Army is considering whether it will have to extend the combat tours of troops in Iraq if President Bush opts to maintain the recent buildup of forces through spring 2008.
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