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U.S. Army Capt. Richard Varner, left, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gavin Master, discuss the best location to establish their mortar firing position near Combat Outpost Khilaguy, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2013. Varner and Master are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Capt. Richard Varner, left, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gavin Master, discuss the best location to establish their mortar firing position near Combat Outpost Khilaguy, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2013. Varner and Master are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Capt. Richard Varner, left, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gavin Master, discuss the best location to establish their mortar firing position near Combat Outpost Khilaguy, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2013. Varner and Master are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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