http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040714/ap_on_re_us/iraq_guard_interviews&cid=519&ncid=1473BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho National Guard has issued a set of talking points for soldiers to use when speaking to the media, reminding them to focus on support for the war in Iraq (news - web sites) and confidence in American troops.
In this month's newsletter to the 116th Brigade Combat Team, the unit's public affairs officer told soldiers that referring to the approved themes "adds continuity to the message we are portraying as a unit."
The five "command themes" are:
_ pride in being on active duty
_ support for the U.S. presence in Iraq
_ confidence in American troops
_ commitment to unified forces
_ appreciation for families and employers
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