More than 100 American troops have died in Iraq -- but not a single one in August . While the United States pulled its combat troops from Iraq last year , between 46,000 and 50,000 troops have remained to provide support and training . Afghanistan , on the other hand , saw a similar number of U.S. deaths in August .
More than 100 American troops have died in Iraq -- but not a single one in August . Afghanistan , on the other hand , saw a similar number of U.S. deaths in August .