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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Bedwell, right, discusses operational and quality of life issues with an Afghan National Army soldier during a tour of forward operating bases, March 4, 2010, southern Afghanistan.

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Bedwell, right, discusses operational and quality of life issues with an Afghan National Army soldier during a tour of forward operating bases, March 4, 2010, southern Afghanistan.

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