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2005-05-09 Afghanistan/South Asia

Afghan leaders support long-term US presence

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Posted by Fred 2005-05-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Long term bases in Afgan makes a lot more sense than keeping Incerlik open.

Posted by raptor 2005-05-09 07:34|| 2005-05-09 07:34|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't forget we have K2 in Uzbekistan also. Incerlik was important during cold war since it support our large voice and code intercept mission in Turkey as well as being a TAC forward base. But times are a changin and its time to give up the ghost of wars past.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2005-05-09 09:30|| 2005-05-09 09:30|| Front Page Top

#3 It will take a while to formalize agreements and build a suitable infrastructure. And I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss the continuing value of Incerlik, were we able to use it for various operations. But if we can't then it is of little value.

Posted by rkb 2005-05-09 10:14|| 2005-05-09 10:14|| Front Page Top

#4 If we can't use Incerlik for strike aircraft and specops then it's use is limited and of limited value!

Posted by raptor 2005-05-09 16:41|| 2005-05-09 16:41|| Front Page Top

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