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U.S. Army Cpl. Mark Colborn draws his weapon during a patrol in Logar province, Afghanistan, March 10, 2009. Colborn is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion.

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U.S. Army Cpl. Mark Colborn draws his weapon during a patrol in Logar province, Afghanistan, March 10, 2009. Colborn is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion.

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