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Army Spc. Ronald Turner provides "overwatch" protection from atop a hill while other members of his platoon search a village in Mianashin, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. Photo by Spc. Mike Pryor, USA

Army Spc. Ronald Turner provides "overwatch" protection from atop a hill while other members of his platoon search a village in Mianashin, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. Photo by Spc. Mike Pryor, USA

Army Spc. Ronald Turner provides "overwatch" protection from atop a hill while other members of his platoon search a village in Mianashin, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. Photo by Spc. Mike Pryor, USA

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