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U.S. Army Pfc. Timothy D. Prescott returns fire during an attack on Combat Outpost Bari Alai in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. Prescott, a squad automatic weapon gunner, is assigned to Charlie Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment. International and Afghan forces fought off anti-Afghan attacks throughout the afternoon near Nishigam village.

AFTERNOON ATTACK

U.S. Army Pfc. Timothy D. Prescott returns fire during an attack on Combat Outpost Bari Alai in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. Prescott, a squad automatic weapon gunner, is assigned to Charlie Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment. International and Afghan forces fought off anti-Afghan attacks throughout the afternoon near Nishigam village.

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