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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Roland Martinez provides security between buildings during a patrol through a village in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2015. Martinez is the senior enlisted advisor assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Roland Martinez provides security between buildings during a patrol through a village in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2015. Martinez is the senior enlisted advisor assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Roland Martinez provides security between buildings during a patrol through a village in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2015. Martinez is the senior enlisted advisor assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment.

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