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U.S. Army soldiers provide security during a village meeting near Combat Outpost Mizan in Mizan district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Aug 19, 2010. The meeting was conducted to assess local needs and discuss the upcoming provincial election.

U.S. Army soldiers provide security during a village meeting near Combat Outpost Mizan in Mizan district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Aug 19, 2010. The meeting was conducted to assess local needs and discuss the upcoming provincial election.

U.S. Army soldiers provide security during a village meeting near Combat Outpost Mizan in Mizan district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Aug 19, 2010. The meeting was conducted to assess local needs and discuss the upcoming provincial election.

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