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U.S. soldiers and Afghan security forces pull security during a mega shura or large meeting at the Kherwar District Center in Logar province, Afghanistan, July 27, 2009. Logar Provincial Governor Attiqullah Lodin spoke at the meeting and discussed plans to pave roads and build more schools and hospitals.

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U.S. soldiers and Afghan security forces pull security during a mega shura or large meeting at the Kherwar District Center in Logar province, Afghanistan, July 27, 2009. Logar Provincial Governor Attiqullah Lodin spoke at the meeting and discussed plans to pave roads and build more schools and hospitals.

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