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U.S. Army Spc. Shawn Taylor launches 60 mm mortars from a combat outpost in Arghandab, Afghanistan, Nov. 30, 2009. The Army operates from combat outposts to add flexibility to operations in their sectors. Taylor is assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment.

MORTAR LAUNCH

U.S. Army Spc. Shawn Taylor launches 60 mm mortars from a combat outpost in Arghandab, Afghanistan, Nov. 30, 2009. The Army operates from combat outposts to add flexibility to operations in their sectors. Taylor is assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment.

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