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U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Harold Castaweda shakes the hand of a elder man in the village of Dubazai, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 9, 2010. Castaweda, assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion visits the village frequently to conduct key leader engagements.

DUBAZAI SHAKE

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Harold Castaweda shakes the hand of a elder man in the village of Dubazai, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 9, 2010. Castaweda, assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion visits the village frequently to conduct key leader engagements.

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