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Eric Edelman, second from left, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, tours the Village of Hope project on Patrol Base Stone, May 1, 2008. Col. James W. Adams, deputy commander for 2nd BCT, explains how congressional funds are being used to demilitarize and rebuild Iraqi neighborhoods.

UNDERSECRETARY TOURS IRAQ

Eric Edelman, second from left, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, tours the Village of Hope project on Patrol Base Stone, May 1, 2008. Col. James W. Adams, deputy commander for 2nd BCT, explains how congressional funds are being used to demilitarize and rebuild Iraqi neighborhoods.

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