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A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member pulls security during a clearing operation in Chak district in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Oct. 9, 2011. Team members and Afghan commandos conducted the operation to disrupt insurgent activity in the area.

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A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member pulls security during a clearing operation in Chak district in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Oct. 9, 2011. Team members and Afghan commandos conducted the operation to disrupt insurgent activity in the area.

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