U.S. ready to send 3,500 troops

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon is expected to send 3,500 troops into Kuwait to stand ready for use in Iraq, senior defense officials said on Tuesday as the Bush administration weighs adjusting force levels in the war.

The "call-forward" force was requested by Army Gen. John Abizaid, head of the military command responsible for the Middle East, and must be approved by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

today.reuters.com...

get ready for more friendly fire, more air raids on innocent people, and more antiwar protests...


[edit on 26-12-2006 by conspiracymaster]