An Afghan boy holds a pen given to him by a soldier during a mission in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2012. Pens are popular with the children here, who use them to write and draw at school. During their six-month tour here, Provincial Reconstruction Team Kapisa has completed construction of two schools in the province, including a girls' school that educates about 1,000 local girls. In photos, Afghanistan's best chance 120802-A-PP425-006

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