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U.S. Army Sgt. Megan Smith prepares a patient for landing during a patient transfer in Afghanistan, July 22, 2014. Smith is a medic assigned to the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade.

U.S. Army Sgt. Megan Smith prepares a patient for landing during a patient transfer in Afghanistan, July 22, 2014. Smith is a medic assigned to the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade.

U.S. Army Sgt. Megan Smith prepares a patient for landing during a patient transfer in Afghanistan, July 22, 2014. Smith is a medic assigned to the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade.

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