- Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:00 pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is notifying Congress that about 275 U.S. military personnel will deploy to Iraq immediately.
Obama says the forces are equipped for combat and will remain in Iraq until the security situation becomes such that they are no longer needed. About 160 troops are already in Iraq, including 50 Marines. More than 100 additional Army personnel are being placed on standby for deployment.
The White House says the U.S. military personnel are entering Iraq with its consent.
