Iraqi Troops Trained and Able to Function Independent of
U.S. Forces - 6,000 as of May 2007 (per NBC's "Meet
the Press" on May 20, 2007)
Troops in Iraq - Total 159,907, including 150,000 from
the US, 4,000 from the UK, 2,000 from Georgia, 900 from
Poland, 650 from South Korea and 2,357 from all other nations
U.S. Troop Casualities - 4,085 US troops; 98% male. 90%
non-officers; 80% active duty, 12% National Guard; 74% Caucasian,
10% African-American, 11% Latino. 18% killed by non-hostile
causes. 51% of US casualties were under 25 years old. 70%
were from the US Army
Non-U.S. Troop Casualties - Total 311, with 176 from the
UK
US Troops Wounded - 30,143, 20% of which are serious brain
or spinal injuries (total excludes psychological injuries)
US Troops with Serious Mental Health Problems - 30% of
US troops develop serious mental health problems within
3 to 4 months of returning home
US Military Helicopters Downed in Iraq - 68 total, at least
36 by enemy fire
