Former U.S. Commander Speaks on Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan During World Affairs Council of Orange County Event.U.S. Army Lieutenant General David W. Barno, Former U.S. Commander in Afghanistan and Director of the Near East South Asia (NESA NESA National Eagle Scout Association (Boy Scouts of America) NESA Near East South Asia NESA New European Surgical Academy (Berlin, Germany) NESA National Energy Services Association ) Center for Strategic Studies IRVINE, Calif. -- The event, hosted by the non-profit organization, the World Affairs Council World Affairs Council may refer to:
n. Political and military strategy or action intended to oppose and forcefully suppress insurgency. coun in Afghanistan. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner presentation at 7 p.m. and a Q&A after the speech. The public is invited to attend. Lt. General David W. Barno is the former senior U.S. commander in Afghanistan, commanding over 20,000 U.S. and Coalition Forces in Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was responsible for combating al-Qaida and members of the Taliban operating in the south and east of the country. Barno was also responsible for Coalition efforts in most of Pakistan as well as the southern parts of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Lt. General Barno has a long and distinguished military career. He's a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with various senior command and staff positions around the world. General Barno also holds post-baccalaureate degrees in national security studies from Georgetown University, among many other schools. Cost: WACOC WACOC Weighted Average Cost for Capital members $50; non-members $65; students $37. Self-parking is complimentary. For information and reservations, call (949)253-5751 or visit www.worldaffairscouncil.org. The World Affairs Council of Orange County is a member-driven non-profit organization that hosts forums on international issues and presentations by some of the world's foremost leaders. Past speakers have included: Frank Carlucci, former National Security Advisor A National Security Advisor serves as the chief advisor to a national government on matters of security. He or she is not usually a member of the cabinet but is usually a member of various military or security councils. and Secretary of Defense; Imad Moustapha, Syria's Ambassador to the U.S.; Said Tayeb Jawad Said Tayeb Jawad is the current Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States. He was appointed on December 4, 2003, by President Hamid Karzai. Under the leadership of Ambassador Jawad, the Embassy of Afghanistan is emerging as one of the most successful missions in Washington DC. , Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S.; H.R. McMaster, 71st Colonel, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment An armored cavalry regiment (ACR) is a regiment of the United States Army or United States National Guard organized for the specific purposes of reconnaissance, surveillance, and security. and John Hofmeister, President of Shell Oil. The organization also offers study field trips to foreign countries, cultural and educational institutions, and activities that support international education in local schools and universities. It was founded in 1967 and today has more than 500 members. |
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