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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, right, commander of U.S. Central Command, watches members of the Afghan National Army prepare to fire mortars at targets during a demonstration at Camp Moreheadl in Kabul, Dec. 16, 2009.

MORTAR WATCH

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, right, commander of U.S. Central Command, watches members of the Afghan National Army prepare to fire mortars at targets during a demonstration at Camp Moreheadl in Kabul, Dec. 16, 2009.

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