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U.S. Army Cpl. Jeff Baker talks with Qalat City residents while on patrol in Afghanistan's Zabul province, May 6, 2012. Baker, a civil affairs specialist, gathers direct atmospherics from the population as part of his role.

QALAT CONVERSATION

U.S. Army Cpl. Jeff Baker talks with Qalat City residents while on patrol in Afghanistan's Zabul province, May 6, 2012. Baker, a civil affairs specialist, gathers direct atmospherics from the population as part of his role.

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