We're Still at War: Photo of the Day for May 19, 2011

Thu May. 19, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, visits Regional Command West in Afghanistan, May 16, 2011. The command includes Badghis, Farah, Ghor and Herat provinces. International Security Assistance Force photo.

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