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U.S. Army soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol to a mosque in the village of Bidak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 9, 2010. The soldiers, assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion visit the village frequently to conduct security checks.

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U.S. Army soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol to a mosque in the village of Bidak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 9, 2010. The soldiers, assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion visit the village frequently to conduct security checks.

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