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The Pentagon previously said it had hoped to train about 5,000 recruits by the end of this year, but has so far only graduated 60 from its train-and-equip program, sparking criticism from members of Congress.Â (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen, File)

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Analysts: U.S. protection of Syrian troops unlikely to boost recruitment

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August 4, 2015 4:01 am

This marks the first time the U.S. has come to the aid of the Syrians it trained and equipped, who recently re-entered the battlefield. (AP Photo)Â

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U.S. will strike any who attack Syrian trainees, including Assad and al-Nusra

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August 3, 2015 6:07 pm

Remotely piloted aircraft conducted missions over the weekend from Incirlik Turkish air base, but no ordnance was dropped, said NavyÂ Capt. Jeff Davis. (AP Photo)Â

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U.S. drones conducted missions from Turkey against Islamic State

Jacqueline Klimas -

August 3, 2015 4:58 pm

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