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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment conduct a patrol to Omar in Afghanistan's Kunar province Jan. 11, 2008.

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment conduct a patrol to Omar in Afghanistan's Kunar province Jan. 11, 2008.

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