2,000 Marines in Afghanistan getting 30-day tour extensions , officials say . The Marines have been serving in Farah province as trainers for the Afghan army . Such extensions necessary because of commitments in Afghanistan , commanders say . the end of November , tours extended for About 1,200 other U.S. Marines in Afghanistan .
2,000 Marines in Afghanistan getting 30-day tour extensions , officials say . Such extensions necessary because of commitments in Afghanistan , commanders say . the end of November , tours extended for About 1,200 other U.S. Marines in Afghanistan .