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U.S. Army Spc. Brandon L. Mullins returns fire during a complex attack against Combat Outpost Bari Alai in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. Mullins is assigned to Troop C, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer. International and Afghan forces fought off anti-Afghan forces throughout the afternoon.

RETURNING FIRE

U.S. Army Spc. Brandon L. Mullins returns fire during a complex attack against Combat Outpost Bari Alai in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. Mullins is assigned to Troop C, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer. International and Afghan forces fought off anti-Afghan forces throughout the afternoon.

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