Mullen: Marines could have greater role in Afghanistan

Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks to reporters at Camp Pendleton Tuesday morning. He said he was very concerned about the battle against Taliban and al-Qaida forces in Afghanistan, where 3,200 Marines are being deployed this spring. <br><small><B> JAMIE SCOTT LYTLE</B> Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= JAMIE SCOTT LYTLE Staff Photographer / Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks to reporters at Camp Pendleton Tuesday morning. He said he was very concerned about the battle against Taliban and al-Qaida forces in Afghanistan, where 3,200 Marines are being deployed this spring." target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">