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An Afghan National Army soldier stands on a barrier wall on Forward Operating Base Airborne in Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2009. An Afghan battalion is located on the base with the U.S. Army soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, enabling both forces to conduct joint operations in the province.

WARDAK BARRIER

An Afghan National Army soldier stands on a barrier wall on Forward Operating Base Airborne in Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2009. An Afghan battalion is located on the base with the U.S. Army soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, enabling both forces to conduct joint operations in the province.

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