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U.S. Special Forces soldiers prepare to patrol with Afghan army special forces during an operation in the Ghorband district in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Jan. 15, 2014. Afghan and U.S. forces conducted the operation with the goal of capturing several targets known for Taliban activity. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan.

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U.S. Special Forces soldiers prepare to patrol with Afghan army special forces during an operation in the Ghorband district in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Jan. 15, 2014. Afghan and U.S. forces conducted the operation with the goal of capturing several targets known for Taliban activity. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan.

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