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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Otto Fiala, left, Georgian government officials and local residents gather information on the situation in Gori, Georgia, Aug. 25, 2008. The team is assessing the damage, relief efforts and return of displaced persons as part of the larger U.S. response to Georgia’s request for humanitarian assistance.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Otto Fiala, left, Georgian government officials and local residents gather information on the situation in Gori, Georgia, Aug. 25, 2008. The team is assessing the damage, relief efforts and return of displaced persons as part of the larger U.S. response to Georgia’s request for humanitarian assistance.

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