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Published January 05, 2013, 12:00 AM

Afghan family


Qandi Gul (left) father of Rahmatullah, a new Afghan Army recruit, says he will encourage all his sons to join the armed forces and serve their country, including his youngest son, Haroon, age 2-and-a-half, and Ruhollah, 18, at right. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
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