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U.S. Army Pfc. Rohan Wright, center, prepares to fire an M203 grenade launcher at the weapons range on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Afghanistan's Paktia province, Oct. 18, 2013. Wright, a cavalry scout, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army Pfc. Rohan Wright, center, prepares to fire an M203 grenade launcher at the weapons range on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Afghanistan's Paktia province, Oct. 18, 2013. Wright, a cavalry scout, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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