U.S. forces equipment currently in theater is expected to be moved out by Sept. 1, when the military-led operations transition to a civilian lead, the commanding general of U.S. forces there, said. Army Gen. Ray Odierno said U.S. forces will continue to assist Iraq in building its forces and, beyond 2011, there will continue to be some technical support as Iraq buys U.S. weapons systems. In the future, Iraq plans to equip its forces with U.S. tanks and aircraft. "They've…
U.S. Equipment On Track Moving Smoothly Out of Iraq, General Says
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