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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher George talks to an Afghan while patrolling the streets in Wardak province's Tangi Valley, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2009. George is a platoon leader assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher George talks to an Afghan while patrolling the streets in Wardak province's Tangi Valley, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2009. George is a platoon leader assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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