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U.S. Army Spc. Jesus Sanchez watches for suspicious activity during an early morning patrol in Korengal valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2009. Sanchez is a combat medic with the 4th Infantry Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. International Security Assistance Force Service members across Afghanistan have increased operations to ensure safety and security during the nation’s second national election scheduled for late August.

KUNAR MORNING

U.S. Army Spc. Jesus Sanchez watches for suspicious activity during an early morning patrol in Korengal valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2009. Sanchez is a combat medic with the 4th Infantry Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. International Security Assistance Force Service members across Afghanistan have increased operations to ensure safety and security during the nation’s second national election scheduled for late August.

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