Marines in Iraq 's once - volatile Kurdistan province could help , general says . Despite the progress , Conway said , he does n't expect any decisions on troop withdrawals until Gen. David Petraeus -- the head of the U.S. military in Iraq -- makes his recommendations on troop deployment in Iraq to President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates . Marine attacks down to a few a year , Gen. James Conway says . Marines could have greater effect in Afghanistan , Conway says .
Marines in Iraq 's once - volatile Kurdistan province could help , general says . Marine attacks down to a few a year , Gen. James Conway says . Marines could have greater effect in Afghanistan , Conway says .