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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, visits with commanders assigned to Regional Command West units and distinguished guests in Farah province, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2011. The guests included members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah and Forward Operating Base Farah.

REGIONAL COMMAND VISIT

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, visits with commanders assigned to Regional Command West units and distinguished guests in Farah province, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2011. The guests included members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah and Forward Operating Base Farah.

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