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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai shakes hands with military spouses on Fort Campbell, Ky., during a visit with the 101st Airborne Division, May 14, 2010.

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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai shakes hands with military spouses on Fort Campbell, Ky., during a visit with the 101st Airborne Division, May 14, 2010.

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