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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran uses a hand signal to direct his security force while Army officials visit Bala Hesar, a fortress in Gardez, Afghanistan, that serves as a base for a new Afghan quick reaction force for the area, June 27, 2011. Duran is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion. The visit was part of an effort by officials to determine what facilities and training the Afghan security members needed.

NEW BASE VISIT

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran uses a hand signal to direct his security force while Army officials visit Bala Hesar, a fortress in Gardez, Afghanistan, that serves as a base for a new Afghan quick reaction force for the area, June 27, 2011. Duran is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion. The visit was part of an effort by officials to determine what facilities and training the Afghan security members needed.

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