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Commander of the Joint Forces Command in Afghanistan Army Lt. Gen. David W. Barno responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing on Oct. 19, 2004. Barno discussed some of the recent developments in Afghanistan including operations conducted to support the recent elections.

Army Lt. Gen. David W. Barno responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing.

Commander of the Joint Forces Command in Afghanistan Army Lt. Gen. David W. Barno responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing on Oct. 19, 2004. Barno discussed some of the recent developments in Afghanistan including operations conducted to support the recent elections.

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