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Polish service members celebrate the 93rd Polish Independence Day at International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2011. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces, attended the celebration. Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a traditional Afghan lunch.

TRADITIONAL LUNCH

Polish service members celebrate the 93rd Polish Independence Day at International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2011. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces, attended the celebration. Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a traditional Afghan lunch.

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