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U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Brooks and his soldiers meet with Janqudam Malik to discuss his concerns with the village road following heavy rains in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Sept. 1, 2010. Brooks, a commander, is assigned to Company A, 86th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Brooks and his soldiers meet with Janqudam Malik to discuss his concerns with the village road following heavy rains in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Sept. 1, 2010. Brooks, a commander, is assigned to Company A, 86th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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