Archive - Sep 2010
U.S. commander seeks 2,000 new troops for Afghanistan
By David Brunnstrom
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan has requested another 2,000 troops for the foreign force fighting the Taliban insurgency, despite waning support for the war in troop-contributing nations, NATO officials said.
National Guard prepares for border operations
By Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill
NOGALES, Ariz.-- National Guard troops here are poised to take up surveillance positions along the U.S. border with Mexico as part of Operation Copper Cactus.