And now the Air Force will increase its contribution on the ground in Iraq to help out the Army and Marines cope with frequent depoyments:
Since March 2004, the Air Force has provided airmen to serve combat support roles. The airmen include civil engineers, security forces officers and intelligence analysts serving six-month tours or longer. Many doing six-month tours can expect to return home for a year and then return to Iraq, Bosworth said.
The current 1,500 may triple.
I extend my thanks. Your efforts in the air and on the ground don't go unnoticed. Remember, my urging to aim high is made with respect and not malice.
