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U.S. Army soldiers conduct a convoy briefing before moving to the town of Charkar in Parwan province, Afghanistan, April 13, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 172 Calvary, Vermont National Guard.

CONVOY BRIEFING

U.S. Army soldiers conduct a convoy briefing before moving to the town of Charkar in Parwan province, Afghanistan, April 13, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 172 Calvary, Vermont National Guard.

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