Navy Cmdr. Robert Ashburn, left, the commander of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team, speaks during a ceremony at Camp Nathan Smith marking the end of the team's mission in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 13, 2013. Provincial Reconstruction Teams were part of the military's effort to dispense development aid and extend the reach of Afghanistan's central government. ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Duus/Released) Kandahar provincial government takes over as KPRT successfully closes 130413-A-IX583-083

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