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Obama to speak at 12:30 ET (Original Post) alsame Jun 2014 OP
Crap. Does this mean we have just become al Malikis Shia Air Force? peacebird Jun 2014 #1
Or military advisors, or both pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #2
White House now says the President's statement will be delayed pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #3
They are also reporting special ops going alsame Jun 2014 #4

pinboy3niner

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2. Or military advisors, or both
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 11:00 AM
Jun 2014

The Pentagon has proposed sending 100 military advisors (Special Ops--Army Special Forces and Rangers and Navy SEALs). According to CNN's Barbara Starr, these troops would be stationed at the HQ of various Iraqi Army brigades around the country.

This proposal reportedly went to the President's desk and is awaiting his decision.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
3. White House now says the President's statement will be delayed
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 12:28 PM
Jun 2014

CNN reporting that the President's meeting with his national security team is running longer than expected.

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