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2009-08-11 Afghanistan

U.S. commander seeks civilian 'surge' in Afghanistan

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Posted by ed 2009-08-11 09:22|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I seem to recall a revolt in the State Department when Condoleeza Rice was Secretary of State, because something like 3/4 of the staff flat-out refused to take assignments in Iraq... and many of the rest were tired of carrying the entire load. But no doubt the charm of the current leadership will overcome any reluctance to deploy to even more primitive Afghanistan.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2009-08-11 12:45|| 2009-08-11 12:45|| Front Page Top

#2 They've asked for volunteers from DOD and other civilians too.

Posted by lotp 2009-08-11 20:23|| 2009-08-11 20:23|| Front Page Top

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