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U.S. Marine Capt. Gilbert Nelson talks to Afghan shop owners about a plan to rebuild the bazaar in Safaar in Helmand province's Garmsir district, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2010. Nelson is a civil affairs officer assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Capt. Gilbert Nelson talks to Afghan shop owners about a plan to rebuild the bazaar in Safaar in Helmand province's Garmsir district, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2010. Nelson is a civil affairs officer assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

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