Afghanistan could see 30,000 new US troops

Afghanistan could see 30,000 new US troops

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KABUL, Afghanistan – The top U.S. military officer says that up to 30,000 new American troops could be sent to Afghanistan next year.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen said on a visit to Kabul that between 20,000 and 30,000 additional U.S. troops could be sent to Afghanistan by summer.

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I wouldn't be surprised to see that number go higher as troops are pulled from Iraq and relocated to Afghanistan. Personally I could see it going over 100,000. Bases and facilities are being constructed as I type that will house and support the thousands of new personnel coming in.

Pakistan needs to tread very carefully next year or those troops could easily find themselves in Pakistan.

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Hi MB, thanks for the link to your thread. I have a question, will this precipitate a larger problem with the surrounding regions like Pakistan/India and the rest?

I am getting very concerned about things if this is the new plan.