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U.S. Army Spc. Kassandra Torres, right, shows Afghan commando medics the proper way to floss during a basic dental class on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktya province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2013. Torres, a dental assistant, is assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group.

U.S. Army Spc. Kassandra Torres, right, shows Afghan commando medics the proper way to floss during a basic dental class on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktya province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2013. Torres, a dental assistant, is assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group.

U.S. Army Spc. Kassandra Torres, right, shows Afghan commando medics the proper way to floss during a basic dental class on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktya province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2013. Torres, a dental assistant, is assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group.

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