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U.S. Army Pfc. Westin Bonorden watches the sunset from the motor pool on Combat Outpost Chergataw after returning from a dismounted patrol in Shaway Valley in Afghanistan's Khowst province, June 2, 2012. Bonorden, a marksman, is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment.

OUTPOST SUNSET

U.S. Army Pfc. Westin Bonorden watches the sunset from the motor pool on Combat Outpost Chergataw after returning from a dismounted patrol in Shaway Valley in Afghanistan's Khowst province, June 2, 2012. Bonorden, a marksman, is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment.

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