Monday
Feb222010
Progress In Marjah Steady, But Slower Than Expected, Reports Military Leader
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 3:23PM
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen conceded Monday that while steady progress is being made through the military offensive in the Afghan town Marjah, advancement is slower than expected.
"We need to be realistic about this operation," said Mullen during a press briefing with Defense Secretary Robert Gates. "It's going to take some time."
The offensive, which is in its second week, is part of a joint effort between U.S. and Afghanistan security forces to eradicate the heavy Taliban presence in the 72 square mile region.
Both Mullen and Gates denied that the pace in Majrah is an indicator that General Stanley McChrystal, who commands U.S. forces in the nation, will need to reevaluate the overall military strategy for the country.
"We need to be realistic about this operation," said Mullen during a press briefing with Defense Secretary Robert Gates. "It's going to take some time."
The offensive, which is in its second week, is part of a joint effort between U.S. and Afghanistan security forces to eradicate the heavy Taliban presence in the 72 square mile region.
Both Mullen and Gates denied that the pace in Majrah is an indicator that General Stanley McChrystal, who commands U.S. forces in the nation, will need to reevaluate the overall military strategy for the country.
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