`` The detachment will remain in Jordan , in full coordination with the government of Jordan , until the security situation becomes such that it is no longer needed , '' Obama 's letter said . President Obama notifies Congress of the detachment of 700 troops . - The U.S. military announces that it will be sending a team to help in relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina victims, but does not say how many soldiers would go or what their role might be. - Jordan 's government asked for the increased military presence , Obama 's letter says . Civil war in neighboring Syria is a threat to stability in Jordan , a key U.S. ally .
President Obama notifies Congress of the detachment of 700 troops . - The U.S. military announces that it will be sending a team to help in relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina victims, but does not say how many soldiers would go or what their role might be. - Jordan 's government asked for the increased military presence , Obama 's letter says . Civil war in neighboring Syria is a threat to stability in Jordan , a key U.S. ally .