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U.S. Army Col. Greg Julian, right, public affairs officer for U.S. Forces Afghanistan, discusses counter-insurgency operations in Tagab, Afghanistan, with a village leader, center, with the help of an interpreter, Jan. 27, 2009. A joint team of Afghan and U.S. officials explored allegations of possible civilian casualties after a recent mission to capture Taliban leaders.

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U.S. Army Col. Greg Julian, right, public affairs officer for U.S. Forces Afghanistan, discusses counter-insurgency operations in Tagab, Afghanistan, with a village leader, center, with the help of an interpreter, Jan. 27, 2009. A joint team of Afghan and U.S. officials explored allegations of possible civilian casualties after a recent mission to capture Taliban leaders.

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