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U.S. Army Sgt. Dempsey, foreground, and U.S. Army Pfc. Jones provide security above a road during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014. Dempsey and Jones are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

PAKTIA PATROL

U.S. Army Sgt. Dempsey, foreground, and U.S. Army Pfc. Jones provide security above a road during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014. Dempsey and Jones are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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