The United States is at war with Iraq as much as or more than foreign countries . Schools ' curricula to include history , religion , culture , political landscapes . Thumbs - up in Egypt , showing set of feet in Iraq are examples of offensive gestures . The training will be tailored to the needs and requests of nations hosting U.S. troops , with the aim of `` transferring knowledge to our counterparts to bring them to a proficiency level where they can help us in the future , '' said Col. Matthew McKenna , commander of the 162nd Infantry Brigade , which will help train Dagger Brigade to become more culturally adept during its time in Africa . Commander : Increasing countries ' capabilities could prevent future U.S. wars .
The United States is at war with Iraq as much as or more than foreign countries . Schools ' curricula to include history , religion , culture , political landscapes . Thumbs - up in Egypt , showing set of feet in Iraq are examples of offensive gestures . Commander : Increasing countries ' capabilities could prevent future U.S. wars .