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A U.S. mine resistant ambush protected vehicle and a French tactical armored vehicle bring troops back from a mission in Shpee valley to Combat Outpost Belda in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2009. The mission was part of a three-day operation involving Afghan, French and coalition forces.

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A U.S. mine resistant ambush protected vehicle and a French tactical armored vehicle bring troops back from a mission in Shpee valley to Combat Outpost Belda in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2009. The mission was part of a three-day operation involving Afghan, French and coalition forces.

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