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As seen through a night vision device, U.S. Army Sgt. David Ellis takes up a security position along the camp’s exterior during a night patrol of the perimeter, Camp Wright, Asadabad, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2010. Ellis is assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team-Kunar security forces member from the Nevada National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 221st Calvary Regiment.

As seen through a night vision device, U.S. Army Sgt. David Ellis takes up a security position along the camp’s exterior during a night patrol of the perimeter, Camp Wright, Asadabad, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2010. Ellis is assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team-Kunar security forces member from the Nevada National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 221st Calvary Regiment.

As seen through a night vision device, U.S. Army Sgt. David Ellis takes up a security position along the camp’s exterior during a night patrol of the perimeter, Camp Wright, Asadabad, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2010. Ellis is assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team-Kunar security forces member from the Nevada National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 221st Calvary Regiment.

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