However, state employees serving at assigned foreign posts that earn money or resources for their government do not exactly fall under the definition of brain drain.

After graduation from college he received a diplomatic appointment and served for seven years at a number of foreign posts.

At the end of his congressional term, Nelson was offered a foreign post in appreciation for his support, but declined.

He was in the Diplomatic Service, went abroad for several foreign posts in turn.

By 1850, the American Board had sent 157 ordained, male missionaries to foreign posts.

Neither foreign or defense posts were affected by the moves.

At first glance, the applicants seem to have little in common, and sometimes little that would qualify them for a foreign post.

Well, if he hasn't told you, you're the first fellow I've appointed to a foreign post that he hasn't.

The network has a head office in Moscow, Russia and two foreign posts.

By next summer I'll be long gone on sea duty or to a foreign post.