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The governor of Wardak province discusses future operations to promote regional peace and stability with members of U.S. Special Forces at the governor's compound in Maidan Shar, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2011. The U.S. troops are assigned to Camp Morehead Advanced Operations Base.

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The governor of Wardak province discusses future operations to promote regional peace and stability with members of U.S. Special Forces at the governor's compound in Maidan Shar, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2011. The U.S. troops are assigned to Camp Morehead Advanced Operations Base.

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