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Commander International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan Gen. John R. Allen, U.S. Marine Corps, briefs the press in the Pentagon on March 26, 2012.

Gen. John R. Allen briefs the press in the Pentagon.

Commander International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan Gen. John R. Allen, U.S. Marine Corps, briefs the press in the Pentagon on March 26, 2012.

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