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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Eden, right, and French Air Force Sgt. Lydia Briand prepare to raise the American Flag at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2010. Eden is the joint command disclosure officer for the International Security Assistance Force and a fire controlman.

RAISING THE FLAG

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Eden, right, and French Air Force Sgt. Lydia Briand prepare to raise the American Flag at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2010. Eden is the joint command disclosure officer for the International Security Assistance Force and a fire controlman.

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