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U.S. Army Sgt. Jody Ross, left, and Sgt. Adam Dean speak with leaders from Qalander Khel in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Dec. 30, 2010. Ross and Dean are combat engineers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 832nd Engineer Company, 113th Cavalry Regiment. Members of the engineering company visited the village to assess needs and discuss security issues.

QALANDER LEADERS

U.S. Army Sgt. Jody Ross, left, and Sgt. Adam Dean speak with leaders from Qalander Khel in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Dec. 30, 2010. Ross and Dean are combat engineers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 832nd Engineer Company, 113th Cavalry Regiment. Members of the engineering company visited the village to assess needs and discuss security issues.

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