# Combat Troops on The No Agenda Show Combat Troops comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to October 2015. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – October 2015 - **Related topics:** [Iraq War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Al Jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [Ash Carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-carter.md), [Blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), [Colin Powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-powell.md), [Contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contractors.md), [Democracy Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Ash Carter on Combat vs Advice Missions, Iraq and Syria - **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-29 - **Time:** 2:16:58–2:19:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/ash-carter-on-combat-vs-advice-missions-iraq-and-syria.md Defense Secretary Ash Carter struggles to distinguish between "combat roles" and "advice and assist missions" during congressional testimony. Despite claims of no combat troops on the ground, Carter admits that U.S. forces are engaging in raids and "prosecuting the campaign" in ways that clearly involve active combat. Keywords: [ash carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-carter.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [combat troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-troops.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), advice and assist ### Ebola Immunity, West Africa Oil, Combat Troops Invasion - **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-19 - **Time:** 1:44:04–1:47:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/ebola-immunity-west-africa-oil-combat-troops-invasion.md An Ebola survivor's comments on immunity lead to a discussion about the strategic importance of West African oil. The hosts argue that the deployment of 3,000 "combat troops" to the region is actually an invasion disguised as a medical mission. They criticize President Obama's use of the word "science" to shut down debate and his warning not to "dawdle" on funding. Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [west africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-africa.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [combat troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-troops.md), [invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasion.md) ### Operation New Dawn, Iraq War Combat Mission Claims - **Episode:** [231: Who's Retarded Now?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/231-who-s-retarded-now.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-02 - **Time:** 12:52–18:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/231-who-s-retarded-now/chapter/operation-new-dawn-iraq-war-combat-mission-claims.md President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq, transitioning to Operation New Dawn. However, reports from active duty personnel suggest that heavy brigade combat teams remain deployed and engaged in mechanized infantry operations despite the official change in mission designation. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), operation new dawn, [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [combat troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-troops.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md) ### Iraq War Combat Troop Withdrawal, Staged Military Footage - **Episode:** [228: Gassed in Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-22 - **Time:** 1:08:12–1:11:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/iraq-war-combat-troop-withdrawal-staged-military-footage.md The hosts question the official narrative regarding the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq. They analyze high-quality footage of IED explosions shown on CNN, questioning who filmed the incidents. They also play a clip of soldiers in identical, professionally lit "Army" t-shirts, characterizing the entire war as a scam to upgrade military hardware. Keywords: [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [combat troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-troops.md), [ied](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ied.md), [colin powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-powell.md), military infrastructure ### US Combat Troop Withdrawal from Iraq and Al Jazeera Coverage - **Episode:** [227: Eat, Pray, Love. In The Morning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/227-eat-pray-love-in-the-morning.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-19 - **Time:** 14:21–19:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/227-eat-pray-love-in-the-morning/chapter/us-combat-troop-withdrawal-from-iraq-and-al-jazeera-coverage.md The United States military has officially withdrawn its last combat brigades from Iraq, a move characterized by some media outlets as "sneaking out" under the cover of darkness. Al Jazeera's reporting is analyzed for its use of the term "resistance" instead of "terrorism" to describe local insurgent activity. Despite the withdrawal of combat units, 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the country for training and counter-terrorism roles. Keywords: [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [combat troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-troops.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md) ### Iraq Troop Withdrawal, Combat Force Designation - **Episode:** [223: Chillies in the Antilles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-05 - **Time:** 31:53–34:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles/chapter/iraq-troop-withdrawal-combat-force-designation.md The Obama administration is reclassifying US forces in Iraq as non-combat units as troop levels drop toward 50,000 by August 31, 2010. Media reports from Katie Couric suggest this transition may be misleading, as violence remains high and political instability persists. The hosts note that private contractors and consultants are not included in the withdrawal figures. Keywords: [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [troop withdrawal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troop-withdrawal.md), [katie couric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-couric.md), [contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contractors.md), combat forces ### Troop Withdrawal Promises and Supreme Court Reactions - **Episode:** [169: Shysters Show Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-28 - **Time:** 20:47–22:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up/chapter/troop-withdrawal-promises-and-supreme-court-reactions.md President Obama's pledge to remove combat troops from Iraq by August is scrutinized for the distinction between "combat troops" and "contractors." 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