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U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Beck pulls security at the ruins near Forward Operating Base Baylough in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2009. Beck is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment.

ZABUL RUINS

U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Beck pulls security at the ruins near Forward Operating Base Baylough in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2009. Beck is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment.

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