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Afghan tribal elders listen during a meeting with Paktia Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs leaders in Gardez City, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2009. The team meets with provincial and local leaders to identify potential development projects in the districts.

Afghan tribal elders listen during a meeting with Paktia Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs leaders in Gardez City, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2009. The team meets with provincial and local leaders to identify potential development projects in the districts.

Afghan tribal elders listen during a meeting with Paktia Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs leaders in Gardez City, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2009. The team meets with provincial and local leaders to identify potential development projects in the districts.

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