U.S. Backs Out Of Anatolian Eagle

ANKARA [MENL] -- The United States, pressed by Congress to reduce military
cooperation, has withdrawn from the leading NATO-aligned exercise in Turkey.
Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has notified
Turkey that the U.S. Air Force would not participate in Anatolian Eagle.
They said the administration asserted that the air force, which already flew
in two similar Turkish manevers in 2010, would not be able to contribute the
required assets for the forthcoming air combat exercise.