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U.S. Army Sgt. Bill Hunter and his interpreter, "Mari," left, speak with an Afghan man and his wife while their vehicle is being searched by soldiers during a traffic check point in Wardak province, Afghanistan, June 13, 2009. Hunter is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment’s Counter-Improvised Explosive Device team. The interpreters are valued members of the mission as they assist with relaying instructions and information to local nationals.

TALKING WITH LOCALS

U.S. Army Sgt. Bill Hunter and his interpreter, "Mari," left, speak with an Afghan man and his wife while their vehicle is being searched by soldiers during a traffic check point in Wardak province, Afghanistan, June 13, 2009. Hunter is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment’s Counter-Improvised Explosive Device team. The interpreters are valued members of the mission as they assist with relaying instructions and information to local nationals.

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