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U.S. and Afghan soldiers gather information from locals outside the Pul E Alum district during a quick reaction force mission in Logar province, Aug. 20, 2009. Afghan forces and International Security Assistance Forces provided security during the elections. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion.

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U.S. and Afghan soldiers gather information from locals outside the Pul E Alum district during a quick reaction force mission in Logar province, Aug. 20, 2009. Afghan forces and International Security Assistance Forces provided security during the elections. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion.

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