US general says troops need new view of Aghan war

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal said Wednesday that U.S. and other NATO troops must make a "cultural shift" away from being a force designed for high intensity combat and instead make protecting Afghan civilians their first priority.

U.S. lawmaker troubled by sag in support for defense

Afghanistan: US Should Cooperate With Afghan Investigation Into Apparent Death at Base - HRW