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Afghan National Army commandos stand guard during a clearing operation in Ghorak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2011. Afghan and coalition forces have partnered to conduct clearing operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens in the area and provide stability in the region.

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Afghan National Army commandos stand guard during a clearing operation in Ghorak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2011. Afghan and coalition forces have partnered to conduct clearing operations to disrupt insurgent safe havens in the area and provide stability in the region.

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