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U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan national security forces patrol the streets of Asadabad city in Konar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2009. The soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, were patrolling to ensure stability the day before the Afghan presidential election.

ASADABAD STREETS

U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan national security forces patrol the streets of Asadabad city in Konar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2009. The soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, were patrolling to ensure stability the day before the Afghan presidential election.

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