A new survey for World Public Opinion.org shows that fewer Afghanis support the existing government and the presence of NATO forces in Afghanistan than did a year ago. Today, some 62 percent feel Afghanistan is “going in the right direction,” compared to 83 percent a year ago. WPO says the declining support appears to be related to the slow pace of reconstruction efforts. A majority (58 percent) see the pace of rebuilding of roads, schools, hospitals, and services such as water supply as poor to fair. However, this shifting attitude is definitely not a sign that the Taliban is gaining friends. According to WPO, nearly 92 percent of Afghanis—up from 88 percent last year—do not approve of the Taliban.
The Air Force has approved Airmen to start training with the EA-37B Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator, BAE Systems announced. The system will provide realistic training and mission rehearsal for EA-37B crews, who perform long-range electromagnetic warfare missions.
