Latest "troop draw down" stories

US re-positioning some troops from smaller bases in Iraq following deadly rocket attack

The coalition has come under criticism for not fielding counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, or C-RAM systems at Iraqi bases, especially Camp Taji, which has been the target of multiple rocket attacks.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

American commandos to hold down the fort in Afghanistan as US troops withdraw

Pentagon planners and lawmakers have voiced support for maintaining a small counterterrorism footprint in Afghanistan as hedge on the Taliban reneging on their commitments outlined in the agreement.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago