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U.S. Air Force Capt. James E. Parris meets with Dr. Nadir Noori, the Paktia provincial public health director, to discuss medical needs within the Afghanistan province, Feb. 9, 2009. Parris is a physician’s assistant with the Paktia provincial reconstruction team charged with assessing the health care needs of the province, and recommending projects and purchases.

PAKTIA HEALTH

U.S. Air Force Capt. James E. Parris meets with Dr. Nadir Noori, the Paktia provincial public health director, to discuss medical needs within the Afghanistan province, Feb. 9, 2009. Parris is a physician’s assistant with the Paktia provincial reconstruction team charged with assessing the health care needs of the province, and recommending projects and purchases.

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