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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks with local business owners while on patrol with Marines in Marja, Afghanistan, May 1, 2010. Petraeus met with several local leaders to hear their concerns about security and future plans. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

MARJA MEETING

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks with local business owners while on patrol with Marines in Marja, Afghanistan, May 1, 2010. Petraeus met with several local leaders to hear their concerns about security and future plans. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

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