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U.S. Army soldiers detonate an improvised explosive device while clearing a route in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Soldiers assigned to route-clearing platoons help ensure that roads remain unobstructed so operational movement can proceed.

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U.S. Army soldiers detonate an improvised explosive device while clearing a route in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Soldiers assigned to route-clearing platoons help ensure that roads remain unobstructed so operational movement can proceed.

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