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U.S. Army Gen. David D. McKiernan briefs the Pentagon press corps, Oct. 1, 2008, on stability and security operations in Afghanistan. McKiernan serves as the commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

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U.S. Army Gen. David D. McKiernan briefs the Pentagon press corps, Oct. 1, 2008, on stability and security operations in Afghanistan. McKiernan serves as the commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

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