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A U.S. Army soldier distributes newspapers to Afghan children during a patrol in Bagram, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2006. The soldier is assigned to the 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut National Guard, attached to the 10th Mountain Division.

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A U.S. Army soldier distributes newspapers to Afghan children during a patrol in Bagram, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2006. The soldier is assigned to the 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut National Guard, attached to the 10th Mountain Division.

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