Strains threaten U.S. military readiness due to persistent threats
A classified Pentagon risk assessment warns the U.S. military may fail to respond quickly to new crises. Admiral Mike Mullen notes ongoing strains from long tours and cyber and terrorist threats. Despite gains in Iraq, troop cuts and Afghan deployments continue as the Army and Marine Corps expand.
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Kyrgyz president signs base closure bill at Manas air base
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed a law to cancel the U S lease on Manas airport base, giving the United States 180 days to vacate. Law approval follows negotiations on rent and comes after Russia lent aid of 2.15 billion dollars to Kyrgyzstan, potentially impacting U S military plans for Afghanistan.
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