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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derrik Browne and Sgt. Jason Andrade provide security during a visit by Army officials to Bala Hesar in Gardez, Afghanistan, June 27, 2011. Bala Hesar is a fortress in Gardez that is home to a new Afghan quick reaction force. Browne and Andrade are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derrik Browne and Sgt. Jason Andrade provide security during a visit by Army officials to Bala Hesar in Gardez, Afghanistan, June 27, 2011. Bala Hesar is a fortress in Gardez that is home to a new Afghan quick reaction force. Browne and Andrade are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion.

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