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U.S. Army Spc. Corey Thompson works with Australian Combat Engineers as they align two large sections of the Moqur Bridge, Andar, Afghanistan, Aug, 17, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 420th Engineer Brigade.

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U.S. Army Spc. Corey Thompson works with Australian Combat Engineers as they align two large sections of the Moqur Bridge, Andar, Afghanistan, Aug, 17, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 420th Engineer Brigade.

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