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Coalition forces and Afghan commandos walk around the edge of a field during combat operations in the Shah Wali Kot district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province, July 7, 2012. Coalition troops partnered with Afghan commandos to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.

SHAH WALI KOT WALK

Coalition forces and Afghan commandos walk around the edge of a field during combat operations in the Shah Wali Kot district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province, July 7, 2012. Coalition troops partnered with Afghan commandos to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.

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