Wednesday, August 3, 2005

Afghan War: Gradual escalation?

A troop level of 18,300 would be the highest official count I've seen on the number of US troops in Afghanistan.  According to this article, the number is being raised to that level: 82nd Airborne beefing up Afghan election security by Jason Chudy Stars and Stripes Mideast edition 08/03/05

The lead elements of a 700-member-strong battalion from the 82nd Airborne Division have arrived to provide support for Afghanistan’s September elections. ...

The battalion will join with about 17,600 U.S. forces already in Afghanistan.

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