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U.S. Army Capt. Max Hanlin meets with village elders in Rajankala in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2009. The U.S. Army operates from combat outposts to add flexibility to operations in their sectors. Hanlin is the commander of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment.

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U.S. Army Capt. Max Hanlin meets with village elders in Rajankala in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2009. The U.S. Army operates from combat outposts to add flexibility to operations in their sectors. Hanlin is the commander of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment.

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