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U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Gibson, front, and Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Flattery provide security for fellow soldiers and Afghan National Policemen while they conduct a search of a local nationals house in Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 10, 2011. Gibson and Flattery are assigned to the 34th Infantry Division's 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Redhorse, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Red Bulls.

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U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Gibson, front, and Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Flattery provide security for fellow soldiers and Afghan National Policemen while they conduct a search of a local nationals house in Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 10, 2011. Gibson and Flattery are assigned to the 34th Infantry Division's 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Redhorse, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Red Bulls.

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