I believe that could happen.
Haven’t heard any more from Army LtGen Kearney since the IG investigation started on him, if he’s out of the picture I think the Marines will be a lot happier.
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If the MEF reduces to a MEB.
The 3/101 bde does not plan to have a US replacement, turning over to IA 17th Div.
That is two of the 3 Bdes planned to reduce by end-year...
I expect the third will be from Kirkuk where the IP already is lead in the cities and the IA works the rural areas.
12 combat Bdes in Iraq. To be announced in Sep.