United States forces are standing at the ready to provide support for French and African troops battling rebel forces in the Central African Republic, according to the Pentagon's top military officer. "We're in contact with our French counterparts" regarding the ongoing operation in Africa, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey said Wednesday, December 4, 2013.
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| "We are ready to provide support for French and African troops battling rebel forces in the Central African Republic ", said the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of U.S. Army, General Martin Dempsey |