The Pentagon has announced that an additional 300 U.S. troops will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations as war rages in the Middle East.
Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said at a news conference that these troops will provide capabilities in explosive ordnance disposal, communications and other support functions for forces already in the region.
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