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Special operations force to fight Islamic State
Washington AP The United States plans to deploy a new standing expeditionary special operations force to Iraq to intensify the fight against Islamic State militants. Defense Secretary Ash Carter testified that the force will conduct raids free hostages gather intelligence and capture IS leaders. He noted it will be larger than 50 and stationed in Iraq as part of broader calls for more U.S. boots on the ground.
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Middle East
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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