Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in the country, told Congress this week he could see troop numbers sliding by 30,000 — which would reduce the number of troops to pre-surge levels — by July 2008.
Bush to announce withdrawal of troops, official says (CNN)

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cute avatar– where can i get one?
Eh, I think I used this doll maker:
http://elouai.com/doll-makers/new-dollmaker.php
… and just took a screenshot of the head and shoulders.
Just realised you might have meant Kevin’s avatar. It’s from Orneryboy.