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NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An Arizona National Guard Soldier of the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team provides site security as Afghan villagers work nearby in a field, while other members perform a canal assessment, Nov. 10, 2007. The Nangarhar PRT is a joint team of Airman, Soldiers, and representatives from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The team is responsible for helping the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan improve security, governance and promote reconstruction in Nangarhar Province. The PRT assesses community needs and then builds schools, government centers, roads, medical capability and basic infrastructure throughout the province; they also personally mentor Afghan government officials and security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T Jasper)(Released)