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Afghan Army soldiers patrol near the village of Kusheh, Afghanistan, March 24, 2010. The Afghan soldiers have been partnering with U.S. Army soldiers to help bring stability to part of Khost province. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the !st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment.

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Afghan Army soldiers patrol near the village of Kusheh, Afghanistan, March 24, 2010. The Afghan soldiers have been partnering with U.S. Army soldiers to help bring stability to part of Khost province. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the !st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment.

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