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U.S. hikes joining bonus Shake-up for US troops overseas


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Dec.16
Aug.16
  Bush has unveiled plans for a major shake-up of US forces in Europe and Asia. Up to 70,000 troops are to be redeployed

Apr.5


year 2003 Top ^

Dec.3
Jul.25
  President ordered U.S. troops to support a West African peacekeeping force that is expected to be deployed
Jul.15 Homecoming delayed for some troops  The postponement affects 9,000 in the 3rd Infantry Division, which has been in Iraq since the start of the war Jul.14   No U.S. troops until Taylor leaves  After a meeting with Kofi Annan, Bush said, 'the conditions necessary for the cease-fire … Taylor must leave Jul.4   U.S. to send small military team to Liberia  About a dozen people will be to determine the requirements for a peacekeeping mission Jul.3   U.S. 'warning order' on Liberia  The Pentagon is telling the U.S. European Command to prepare a series of military options Jul.2 U.S. may send 500-1,000 troops to Liberia  The international pressure is mounting to have the U.S lead a mission that also would include West African peacekeepers Jun.27 U.S. evaluates Operation Desert Scorpion  A soldier was shot in the back of the head in a string of attacks against the coalition that shows no sign of slowing U.S. begins new military operation Jun.1 U.S. to shake up Asian presence Army starts Aceh attack Apr.27   Rumsfeld: U.S. focusing on Iraq's future  U.S. plans to stay in Iraq and Afghanistan until democratic, governments have taken control Mar.28 Top Pentagon adviser resigns under fire Mar.18 Pentagon: U.S. troops ready to attack  Senior officials say Bush orders could come as early as Wednesday night Mar.6 U.S. reviews Korean, German bases   Germany: The United States says it is considering relocating or even withdrawing some American troops to 'lower the footprint' Mar.3 U.S. orders another 60,000 to Gulf  The new troops would bring the number of forces in the Central Command region to 310,000 US mulls alternate war plans  US and British planes launched a raid which Baghdad said killed 6 people Turkey fails to approve US deployment Feb.28   U.S. revises Philippines combat role  The Pentagon has not yet made a final decision on allowing troops to join a combat offensive against Muslim rebels Feb.25 Rumsfeld: Iraq military may still be potent Jan.27 U.S. be ready for war by mid-February  If Iraq were to make an aggressive move before then, the U.S. could respond instantly 12 Palestinians killed Jan.24   US seeks last-minute support on Iraq  Colin Powell has embarked on a last mission to drum up support for action against Iraq Jan.22 Rumsfeld dismisses Europe opposition Jan.10   U.S. orders 35,000 more troops to Gulf
  Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld signed the largest deployment order since a buildup of forces last month


year 2002 Top ^

Dec.29 US rules out strike on N Korea  Powell has said US has no immediate plans to attack North Korea to force it to abandon its nuclear programme U.N. passes Iraq resolution 1441 Oct.10   Congress backs Bush war powers
  U.S. Congress: The Senate (77-23 in favour) has followed the House of Representatives in authorising President to use force against Iraq
Oct.5 Bush declares war may be 'unavoidable' Sep.24 US stands firm on ousting Saddam Aug.26 New Cheney warning on Iraq Jul.13 Pentagon warns of China threat Bethlehem church under siege

year 2001 Top ^

Nov.28 CIA officer killed
   Afghanistan: Johnny Micheal "Mike" Spann, 32, was killed in the Taliban prisoner riot in Mazar-e Sharif
Nov.7 U.S. will deal with Iraq eventually Oct.24 US claims small gains in war. Afghanistan Sep.25   US warns of long campaign
  Defence Secretary Rumsfeld has said there will be no single co-ordinated assault at the start of fight against terrorism Apr.25 Bush pledges to defend Taiwan Feb.23 Bush, Blair focus on arms plans



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