This should have been mentioned weeks ago on the Antiwar blog but my stint as the libertarian tabloid darling kept me from doing actual libertarianism. The Indiana National Guard has no such multi-tasking problems.
“Our mission in the province of Khowst, Afghanistan, is to help Afghan farmers and agribusinesses improve their lives by improving agricultural productivity,” said Col. Cindra Chastain, deputy commander and a Purdue animal sciences alumnus. “These National Guard soldiers are better suited for this mission because our soldiers have civilian jobs and experiences in agriculture.”
More here.
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