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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale gives encouragement to troops maintaining security and returning fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. McHale is assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan deputy commander for support.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale gives encouragement to troops maintaining security and returning fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. McHale is assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan deputy commander for support.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale gives encouragement to troops maintaining security and returning fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. McHale is assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan deputy commander for support.

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