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An Afghan National Army soldier guards the perimeter during a tactical compound assessment in Azan village in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 16, 2011. The commandos and coalition forces conducted missions in the region to disrupt insurgent activity and provide security and stability to the local populace.

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An Afghan National Army soldier guards the perimeter during a tactical compound assessment in Azan village in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 16, 2011. The commandos and coalition forces conducted missions in the region to disrupt insurgent activity and provide security and stability to the local populace.

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