Support Grows for U.S. Commando Raids to Fight Islamic State
- Defense Secretary Carter announces new `expeditionary force'
- Ex-defense officials, lawmakers say the pace remains too slow
FOB GAMBERI, AFGHANISTAN - DECEMBER 07: Members of the US military stand by after listening to U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speak to American troops, December 7, 2014 in FOB Gamberi, Afghanistan. Secretary Hagel visited the Forward Operating Base to meet with Afghanistan military officials and visit with American troops stationed there.
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As lawmakers and former Pentagon officials push President Barack Obama to deploy special-operations forces more aggressively against Islamic State, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the U.S. is taking a step in that direction.