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U.S. Army Spc. Chase Couturiax rests with his military working dog, Sgt. Nina, during a foot patrol to counteract indirect fire near Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. Couturiax, a tactical explosives detection dog handler, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

NINA'S PAUSE

U.S. Army Spc. Chase Couturiax rests with his military working dog, Sgt. Nina, during a foot patrol to counteract indirect fire near Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. Couturiax, a tactical explosives detection dog handler, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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