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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Began relaxes by playing an electric piano on Forward Operating Base Gardez in Paktia province, Afghanistan, April 21, 2009. Began is a Paktia Provincial Reconstruction Team member.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Began relaxes by playing an electric piano on Forward Operating Base Gardez in Paktia province, Afghanistan, April 21, 2009. Began is a Paktia Provincial Reconstruction Team member.

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