About 1,200 Marines in Afghanistan getting 30-day tour extensions WASHINGTON U.S. military commanders say that until more troops are freed up from Iraq , such minor extensions are the only steps they can take to bolster their combat capability in Afghanistan . (Reuters) - Such extensions necessary because of commitments in Iraq , commanders say . Earlier this summer , tours extended for 2,000 other Marines in Afghanistan .
About 1,200 Marines in Afghanistan getting 30-day tour extensions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Such extensions necessary because of commitments in Iraq , commanders say . Earlier this summer , tours extended for 2,000 other Marines in Afghanistan .