Pentagon: US Training of Syrian Rebels Could Begin in Spring

The U.S. military has made progress in its effort to identify moderate Syrian rebels to train for the fight against Islamic State militants, and a U.S. training mission could begin this spring, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Rear Admiral John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, welcomed statements from Ankara indicating Turkey and the United States plan to conclude a deal this month on training and equipping moderate Syrian rebels, part of a U.S.-led campaign to counter Islamic State forces...

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