Last U.S. combat convoy has left IraqMosul, Iraq(CNN) August 19,2010
The last U.S. brigade combat team in Iraq has left country, a move that helps U.S. President Barack Obama reach his goal of 50,000 troops in the country by September1.
Their departure leaves about 56,000 U.S. troops in the country, according to the U.S. military.
Capt. Christopher Ophardt, spokesman for the 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd infantry Division, said the last of the 4,000members of the unit cro9ssed the border into Kuwait early Thursday.
