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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Aaron Malcolm speaks with locals from the village of Shinkowak, Afghanistan, during a patrol, Sept. 19, 2009. Malcolm is a platoon leader assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry.

SHINKOWAK PATROL

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Aaron Malcolm speaks with locals from the village of Shinkowak, Afghanistan, during a patrol, Sept. 19, 2009. Malcolm is a platoon leader assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry.

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