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The U.S. has been at war in Afghanistan for 11 years now, and thousands have died in conflict, so it’s understandable if all you’ve seen are pictures of devastation and chaos. I found these pictures to be a welcome reminder that regular life still goes on — even during wartime. Share these beautiful pictures with…

Mischa Reuben

Oct 31, 2012

Look — they have girls, and they play soccer! Photo by ISAF.

See? 99.99% of the people in Afghanistan aren’t terrorists. Photo by James Gordon.

And they have kids! In school! Photo by ISAF.

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