This opportunity to assist people is what civil affairs is all about. Working closely with the local Governate and mayoralty is the best way to help. By assessing the needs of the local population, civil affairs operators provide a valuable service to the region. Our troops "Winning the hearts and minds", giving these people hope for a better future. We rarely hear about what the troops are doing for the people in Northern Iraq. Thanks for posting this, Calpernia.
Hope your computer problems have been fixed, RC. :-)