More civilians to replace military in Iraq
As the mission in Iraq winds down, a federal civilian effort increases. We get the latest details from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, spokesman for U.S. Forces in...
By John Buckner
Federal News Radio
As troop presence in Iraq begins to ” target=_blank”>workers stationed in Iraq as well as 2,700 contractors. Although Buchanan did not mention if the civilian workforce will increase, he did say that when it comes to promoting Iraq’s development it is the “civilian partners in this effort that are really making significant gains.”
“I’ve operated around the world and this is by far the best relationship I’ve ever seen between the military effort and the ambassador effort,” said Buchanan.
The role of U.S. ambassador missions in Iraq is led by State but not limited to only the department. There are a wide range of agencies involved in the civilian effort such as the departments of Agriculture, Justice, Treasury and Homeland Security.
“We’ve got a great partnership, we’re working to reinforce that and strengthen it as we transition task from the military to the civilian leadership and that we keep a strong partnership with the Iraqi government well into the future,” Buchanan said.
John Buckner is an intern with Federal News Radio.
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