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U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade (Long Range Surveillance Detachment) and Afghan National Army soldiers provide security during a cordon and search near the village of Durham-Durham, Afghanistan, Aug. 19.

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U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade (Long Range Surveillance Detachment) and Afghan National Army soldiers provide security during a cordon and search near the village of Durham-Durham, Afghanistan, Aug. 19.

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