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U.S. and Afghan soldiers secure their landing zone during an air assault mission in Khost province, Afghanistan Aug. 2, 2009. Afghan National Security Forces also participated, targeting specific militants and safe havens within the Sabari and Terezai districts. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team.

NIGHT ASSAULT

U.S. and Afghan soldiers secure their landing zone during an air assault mission in Khost province, Afghanistan Aug. 2, 2009. Afghan National Security Forces also participated, targeting specific militants and safe havens within the Sabari and Terezai districts. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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