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U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Kennedy and Spc. Douglas Petty radio in possible enemy locations during a patrol in Katalai village in Afghanistan's Khowst province, June 15, 2011. Kennedy and Petty are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Kennedy and Spc. Douglas Petty radio in possible enemy locations during a patrol in Katalai village in Afghanistan's Khowst province, June 15, 2011. Kennedy and Petty are assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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