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The limitations of military tweeting were quickly laid bare when it was announced Monday that four U.S. troops were killed in two separate roadside bombings. Those troops were under NATO’s command, which would have to approve an announcement on the U.S. military’s Twitter page.
Besides tweeting, the brass are also encouraging troops to post stories and photos on Web sites to portray daily life in Afghanistan and highlight development projects that may not have made the news. Julian described it as “an unfiltered opportunity” for public interaction with troops.