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Afghan children help French soldiers fill sandbags near Combat Outpost Belda in Alasay District, Kapisa province, April 21, 2009. U.S. forces also participated in the mission.

ALASAY SANDBAGS

Afghan children help French soldiers fill sandbags near Combat Outpost Belda in Alasay District, Kapisa province, April 21, 2009. U.S. forces also participated in the mission.

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