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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen.John A. Toolan Jr., left, greets U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter upon his arrival at Bastion Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2012. Toolan is commander of Regional Command Southwest. The two toured Helmand province.

GENERAL'S GREETING

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen.John A. Toolan Jr., left, greets U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter upon his arrival at Bastion Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2012. Toolan is commander of Regional Command Southwest. The two toured Helmand province.

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