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Lance Cpl. Kenny Wilson of Kingston Upon Hill, British Territorial Army, 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, draws a crowd of children during an International Security Assistance Force patrol around, Afghanistan, Kabul, Nov. 16, 2008. International Security Assistance Force is assisting the Afghan government in extending and exercising authority and influence across the country, creating the conditions for stabilization and reconstruction.

DRAWING A CROWD

Lance Cpl. Kenny Wilson of Kingston Upon Hill, British Territorial Army, 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, draws a crowd of children during an International Security Assistance Force patrol around, Afghanistan, Kabul, Nov. 16, 2008. International Security Assistance Force is assisting the Afghan government in extending and exercising authority and influence across the country, creating the conditions for stabilization and reconstruction.

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