U.S. plans big military expansion at Iraq's al Asad air base

Military Times: The U.S. military will expand operations at Iraq’s al Asad air base as part of its preparations for the invasion of Mosul, where thousands of Islamic State militants have established the group's largest stronghold outside of Syria.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Wednesday plans to deploy an additional 615 American troops to Iraq over the next several weeks. They will help support the Iraqi-led invasion planned for this fall.

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