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U.S. Army Sgt. Pedro Rodriguez-Ortiz provides security in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Feb. 27, 2010. Rodriguez-Ortiz is assigned to Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Pedro Rodriguez-Ortiz provides security in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Feb. 27, 2010. Rodriguez-Ortiz is assigned to Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment.

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