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As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. George Kane briefs Afghan police officers before departing on Operation Gazme Shab 3 on Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2010. The purpose for the operation is to assess local activity in the evening hours and gather intel for future operations.

INTEL OPERATION

As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. George Kane briefs Afghan police officers before departing on Operation Gazme Shab 3 on Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2010. The purpose for the operation is to assess local activity in the evening hours and gather intel for future operations.

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