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U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Haskins provides security during a shura in Mirzaka in Afghanistan's Paktya province, Nov. 4, 2010. Haskins is a member of the Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team. The shura enabled the new team personnel to introduce themselves to local Afghan leadership and discuss ongoing development projects.

MIRZAKA WATCH

U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Haskins provides security during a shura in Mirzaka in Afghanistan's Paktya province, Nov. 4, 2010. Haskins is a member of the Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team. The shura enabled the new team personnel to introduce themselves to local Afghan leadership and discuss ongoing development projects.

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