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on May 4, 2010 10:28 AM Share: Share on Facebook submit to reddit StumbleUpon Toolbar
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An AK-47 assault rifle and three taped magazines rattle across a center console as the voice of singer Ahmad Zaire plays on a cellular phone during a vehicle patrol by the Afghan National Army in Laghman province on April 26, 2010. According to a recent report by the Congressional Research Service, joining the Afghan National Security Forces remains a dangerous decision. Between 2007 and 2009, more than 750 ANA soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. During this same period, 1,948 Afghan National Police lost their lives.

Words and Photo by James Lee

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James Lee has partnered with the Museum of Ventura County to create a special two day photography exhibit.

Earlier this year, Lee used this blog to share his stories as a photographer in today's Afghanistan. His previous work has included articles on humanitarian aid in South Asia and sectarian conflict in the Middle East.

Lee graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in international relations, and served in the United States Marine Corps prior to becoming a photographer.

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