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Afghan National Army Commandos and members of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force–Afghanistan establish a perimeter and prepare to enter the residence of a suspected bomb maker in Shinwar district, Nangarhar province, April 29, 2009. The combined elements routinely conduct operations to support the security and stability of the province.

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Afghan National Army Commandos and members of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force–Afghanistan establish a perimeter and prepare to enter the residence of a suspected bomb maker in Shinwar district, Nangarhar province, April 29, 2009. The combined elements routinely conduct operations to support the security and stability of the province.

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