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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III walks with Army Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, deputy commander International Security Assistance Force, at the Afghan Ministry of Defense in Kabul, Sept. 9, 2009. Lynn was on his first trip to Southwest Asia after being confirmed in his position.

KABUL MEETING

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III walks with Army Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, deputy commander International Security Assistance Force, at the Afghan Ministry of Defense in Kabul, Sept. 9, 2009. Lynn was on his first trip to Southwest Asia after being confirmed in his position.

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