Wednesday, October 12, 2011

U.S. Military Prepared To Leave Iraq


U.S. soldiers fold their flag as they prepare to hand over a base to Iraqi forces in Basra in June. (ATEF HASSAN - REUTERS)

Getting Ready For The Big Switch In Iraq -- Washington Post

If you get to spend any time with Iraqi political leaders of any sort, as The Federal Eye did during a brief stint in Iraq this summer, they'll likely discuss their deep-rooted eagerness to work with "Americans with civilian suits, not military uniforms."

That day is fast approaching.

Iraqi leaders still haven't decided whether they want to extend a three-year security agreement beyond the end of the year, and if they don't make a formal request by Dec. 31, all U.S. troops and equipment will pack up and leave. In their wake, the State Departm [...]



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