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Afghan National Security Forces conduct operations to disrupt the insurgents' ability to engage friendly forces from prepared fighting positions in Helmand Province of Afghanistan Jan. 20, 2008.

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Afghan National Security Forces conduct operations to disrupt the insurgents' ability to engage friendly forces from prepared fighting positions in Helmand Province of Afghanistan Jan. 20, 2008.

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