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U.S. soldiers provide security above an Afghan army observation post during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014.

U.S. soldiers provide security above an Afghan army observation post during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014.

U.S. soldiers provide security above an Afghan army observation post during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014.

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