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Afghan National Army Commandos prepare for operations in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2009. U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion,19th Special Forces Group, West Virginia Army National Guard are advising the Commandos in addition to conducting their own missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Afghan National Army Commandos prepare for operations in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2009. U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion,19th Special Forces Group, West Virginia Army National Guard are advising the Commandos in addition to conducting their own missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Afghan National Army Commandos prepare for operations in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2009. U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion,19th Special Forces Group, West Virginia Army National Guard are advising the Commandos in addition to conducting their own missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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