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U.S. and Coalition Forces rush to board an CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Task Force Eagle Assault after it lands on a base in southern Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2008.

EAGLE ASSAULT

U.S. and Coalition Forces rush to board an CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Task Force Eagle Assault after it lands on a base in southern Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2008.

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