Life in the Afghan National Army

Chow Line When this photo was taken on Nov. 29, 2009, only a small number of soldiers were still on the base. Most had gone home to observe the holiday Eid al-Adha.
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Chow Line
When this photo was taken on Nov. 29, 2009, only a small number of soldiers were still on the base. Most had gone home to observe the holiday Eid al-Adha.

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