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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Travis conducts a dismounted patrol with Afghan soldiers near the village of Midoni in Khowst province, Afghanistan, July 23, 2009. Travis is assigned to 25th Infantry Division's Company A, 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

NEARING MINDONI

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Travis conducts a dismounted patrol with Afghan soldiers near the village of Midoni in Khowst province, Afghanistan, July 23, 2009. Travis is assigned to 25th Infantry Division's Company A, 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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