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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III looks at homes and terrain surrounding Kabul, during an aerial tour on a Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, Sept. 9, 2009. It was Lynn's first trip to Southwest Asia since he was confirmed as deputy secretary.

KABUL VIEW

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III looks at homes and terrain surrounding Kabul, during an aerial tour on a Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, Sept. 9, 2009. It was Lynn's first trip to Southwest Asia since he was confirmed as deputy secretary.

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