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U.S. Army Capt. Trevor Voelkel greets a key leader during a visit to a district center in the andahar province of Afghanistan, Aug. 27, 2008. The unit met with several key leaders for the first time since its recent arrival to southern Afghanistan. Voelkel is commander of the 1st Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

KANDAHAR GREETING

U.S. Army Capt. Trevor Voelkel greets a key leader during a visit to a district center in the andahar province of Afghanistan, Aug. 27, 2008. The unit met with several key leaders for the first time since its recent arrival to southern Afghanistan. Voelkel is commander of the 1st Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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