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Austin Breakfast discussion on the future of Afghanistan with Colonel Christopher Kolenda Ph.D., USA (Ret.)

Breakfast discussion on the future of Afghanistan with Colonel Christopher Kolenda Ph.D., USA (Ret.).

Cost: $50

Organizer:

MElias@bens.org

event invitation: Col. Chris Kolenda

Venue

  • University of Texas Club
  • 2108 Robert Dedman Dr.
    Austin, TX 78712
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