Deployments Shortened To 12 Months Starting Aug. 2008, Bush Says
Bush Announces Shorter Deployment Lengths By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 – President Bush today directed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to shorten deployment lengths for U.S. soldiers in Iraq from 15 to 12 months, starting in August. Video Bush said he made the decision to reduce the strain on the force [...]