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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Cruz provides security as U.S. soldiers walk through the village of Chil Gazy in Afghanistan, April 26, 2011. Afghans voiced their opinions to International Security Assistance Forces troops to improve the security situation in the village and throughout the area. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

CHIL GAZY PATROL

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Cruz provides security as U.S. soldiers walk through the village of Chil Gazy in Afghanistan, April 26, 2011. Afghans voiced their opinions to International Security Assistance Forces troops to improve the security situation in the village and throughout the area. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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