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U.S. Army Capt. Justin Sax, right, and a commander of Afghan police forces, left, discuss potential fighting positions on election day in Barge Matal, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2009. U.S. forces provided security in the area during Afghan national elections.

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U.S. Army Capt. Justin Sax, right, and a commander of Afghan police forces, left, discuss potential fighting positions on election day in Barge Matal, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2009. U.S. forces provided security in the area during Afghan national elections.

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