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U.S. soldiers and airmen in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle move through an Afghan village to ensure roads are safe for travel in the Pul-e Alam district in Logar province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2010. The troops are assigned to teams to detect and dispose of improvised explosive devices and ordnance.

SAFETY MISSION

U.S. soldiers and airmen in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle move through an Afghan village to ensure roads are safe for travel in the Pul-e Alam district in Logar province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2010. The troops are assigned to teams to detect and dispose of improvised explosive devices and ordnance.

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