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U.S. Marines to stay longer in southern Afghanistan

tiscali.co.uk
03-Jul-2008
        

By Andrew Gray WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some 2,200 U.S. Marines battling insurgents in southern Afghanistan have had their tour of duty extended by 30 days, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The move comes amid U.S. concern about...

                   

US marines to stay on in Afghanistan

news.com.au
03-Jul-2008
        

From correspondents in Washington SOME 2200 US marines battling insurgents in southern Afghanistan have had their tour of duty extended by 30 days, US officials said today. The move comes amid US concern about rising violence...

Marines' Afghan tour is extended

journalgazette.net
03-Jul-2008
        

WASHINGTON _ The Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after insisting for months the unit would come home on time. Marine Col. David Lapan confirmed Thursday that the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit,...

Pentagon extends tour of Marines in Afghanistan an extra 30 days

canoe.ca
03-Jul-2008
        

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 marines in Afghanistan after insisting for months the unit would return home on time. Marine Col. David Lapan confirmed Thursday that the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit...

                   

U.S. Marines to stay longer in Afghanistan

canada.com
03-Jul-2008
        

Andrew Gray, Reuters Published:Â Thursday, July 03, 2008 WASHINGTON - Some 2,200 U.S. Marines battling insurgents in southern Afghanistan have had their tour of duty extended by 30 days, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The...