Communication is a critical component in modern warfare. Neither intelligence gathering nor logistics nor multinational armed forces can operate unless lines of communication are functioning reliably and safely. Telephony and computers enable signal intelligence and strategic operations, but what about the human elements? What about the interpreters and translators who perform a critical function in modern theaters of war, often in life-threatening situations?
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