U.S. May Fill Afghan Civilian Posts With Military Personnel

WASHINGTON — In announcing a new strategy last month, President Obama promised “a dramatic increase in our civilian effort” in Afghanistan, including “agricultural specialists and educators, engineers and lawyers” to augment the additional troops he is sending.
U.S. May Fill Afghan Civilian Posts With Military Personnel

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