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Coalition forces and members of Afghan National Army's 207th Kandak meet with village elders during a humanitarian mission to Familia Village, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2008.

VILLAGE ELDERS

Coalition forces and members of Afghan National Army's 207th Kandak meet with village elders during a humanitarian mission to Familia Village, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2008.

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