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The Carter administration pulled millions in aid to this country after US Ambassador Adolph Dubs was killed during a hostage rescue attempt. A conflict in this country was the origin of the term "Cargo 200" for flights in which soldiers were returned in zinc coffins. In 2004, this country adopted a new constitution at a loya jirga. A young refugee born in this country named Sharbat Gula gained global fame in a 1985 Steve McCurry cover photo for (*) National Geographic. (10[1])Texas's Charlie Wilson helped get Stinger missiles delivered to this country's mujahideen in a conflict often dubbed the "Vietnam" of the Soviet Union. For 10 points, name this country invaded in 2001 by the US following the September 11 attacks. ■END■

ANSWER: Afghanistan [or Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan or Kingdom of Afghanistan or Republic of Afghanistan or People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Danny "Raj" MorrisStrake Jesuit BNorthmont7910

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TournamentEditionExact Match?TUHConv. %Power %Neg %Average Buzz
2025 PACE NSC06/07/2025Y1100%0%0%79.00