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U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Smith, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Waldemar Ruiz, observe the impacting rounds downrange from the observation post near Combat Outpost Khilaguy, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2013. Smith, a forward observer, and Ruiz, a fire support noncommissioned officer in charge, are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Smith, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Waldemar Ruiz, observe the impacting rounds downrange from the observation post near Combat Outpost Khilaguy, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2013. Smith, a forward observer, and Ruiz, a fire support noncommissioned officer in charge, are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Smith, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Waldemar Ruiz, observe the impacting rounds downrange from the observation post near Combat Outpost Khilaguy, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2013. Smith, a forward observer, and Ruiz, a fire support noncommissioned officer in charge, are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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