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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Steve Larocque looks back at Pfc. James Kelley during a patrol in Hajiabad, Konar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. Larocque and Kelley are assigned to the 61st Cavalry Regiment's Company C, 3rd Squadron. The team hiked up to Hajiabad to meet with village elders.

HAJIABAD PATROL

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Steve Larocque looks back at Pfc. James Kelley during a patrol in Hajiabad, Konar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. Larocque and Kelley are assigned to the 61st Cavalry Regiment's Company C, 3rd Squadron. The team hiked up to Hajiabad to meet with village elders.

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