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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan,visits Camp Arena, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2011, to assess progress on Salma dam, a major development project to improve the living conditions and the economy in the west of the country.

CAMP ARENA VISIT

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan,visits Camp Arena, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2011, to assess progress on Salma dam, a major development project to improve the living conditions and the economy in the west of the country.

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