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U.S. and Afghan forces march toward Gerekheyl village during an early morning patrol in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2011. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. and Afghan forces march toward Gerekheyl village during an early morning patrol in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2011. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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