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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai places his hand over his heart in thanks to the soldiers of the 101st Aviation Division and their families as Army Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, commanding general, 101st Airborne Division, applauds at Fort Campbell, Ky., May 14, 2010. Karzai addressed the improved quality of life of Afghanistan due to the U.S. military's presence.

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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai places his hand over his heart in thanks to the soldiers of the 101st Aviation Division and their families as Army Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, commanding general, 101st Airborne Division, applauds at Fort Campbell, Ky., May 14, 2010. Karzai addressed the improved quality of life of Afghanistan due to the U.S. military's presence.

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