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Begin removing combat brigades from Iraq

"Barack Obama will work with military commanders on the ground in Iraq and in consultation with the Iraqi government to end the war safely and responsibly within 16 months."

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Conflict continues in Iraq

By Lauren Carroll • December 14, 2016
Last of the "combat" troops leave Iraq; peacekeepers stay behind

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 20, 2010
Obama sets date for withdrawal of troops from Iraq

By Robert Farley • February 27, 2009

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Conflict continues in Iraq

Last of the "combat" troops leave Iraq; peacekeepers stay behind

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