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U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Dudick climbs into a ravine during a dismounted patrol near Combat Outpost Mizan, Mizan District, Zabul province, Aug. 16, 2010. Dudick, a medic, is assigned to the 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Dudick climbs into a ravine during a dismounted patrol near Combat Outpost Mizan, Mizan District, Zabul province, Aug. 16, 2010. Dudick, a medic, is assigned to the 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Dudick climbs into a ravine during a dismounted patrol near Combat Outpost Mizan, Mizan District, Zabul province, Aug. 16, 2010. Dudick, a medic, is assigned to the 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

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