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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Goss tries on a pakol during a graduation ceremony in Afghanistan's Kunar province, Dec. 30, 2010. The pakol is a soft, round-topped hat for men made of wool in a variety of colors. Goss is the Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team commander.

POSITIONING A PAKOL

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Goss tries on a pakol during a graduation ceremony in Afghanistan's Kunar province, Dec. 30, 2010. The pakol is a soft, round-topped hat for men made of wool in a variety of colors. Goss is the Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team commander.

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