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French Army Col. Nicolas Le Nen discusses operations with U.S. forces working in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, April 21, 2009. The Afghan, French and American militaries recently established Combat Outpost Belda in the Alasay district at the entrance of Skent and Spee valleys.

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French Army Col. Nicolas Le Nen discusses operations with U.S. forces working in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, April 21, 2009. The Afghan, French and American militaries recently established Combat Outpost Belda in the Alasay district at the entrance of Skent and Spee valleys.

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