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U.S. Army and Afghan soldiers conduct a foot patrol to Nishigam village in eastern Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 6, 2010.The U.S. soldiers are assigned to Troop C, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer. The mission involved meeting with villagers at community gathering places, such as the school and local bazaar.

NISHIGAM MISSION

U.S. Army and Afghan soldiers conduct a foot patrol to Nishigam village in eastern Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 6, 2010.The U.S. soldiers are assigned to Troop C, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer. The mission involved meeting with villagers at community gathering places, such as the school and local bazaar.

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