2005:Troops in Iraq Serve as Diplomats

March 2005: The work of US troops in Iraq is a job with many tasks but with one goal--to bring peace and stability to the region. In this article, Charlie Coon of Stars and Stripes discusses the diplomatic role of the US troops, working alongside with the Iraqi people and their leaders. Some of the diplomatic tasks the US army performs is to assist the transition of new leaders coming into office, learn Iraqi customs to negotiate relationships or contracts, and advise new government leaders.This is a very informative article that includes several personal stories of the soldiers and the Iraqis they are working with.

Troops in Iraq Are Also Diplomats

http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,SS_032405_Diplomats,00.html

Thought to Ponder: Isaiah 42:5-7 (Good News Bible), "God created the heavens and stretched them out; he fashioned the earth and all that lives there; he gave life and breath to all its people. And now the Lord God says to his servant, 'I the Lord, have called you and given you power to see that justice is done on earth. Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples; through you I will bring a light to the nations. You will open the eyes of the blind and set free those who sit in dark prisons.'"