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Italian soldiers treat a simulated casualty as part of a demonstration on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2013. The Italian soldiers are assigned to Transition Support Unit South.

Italian soldiers treat a simulated casualty as part of a demonstration on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2013. The Italian soldiers are assigned to Transition Support Unit South.

Italian soldiers treat a simulated casualty as part of a demonstration on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2013. The Italian soldiers are assigned to Transition Support Unit South.

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