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U.S. Army Sgt. Christian Aleman helps an elder seeking medical treatment during a combat patrol in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2012. Aleman is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan Steel.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Christian Aleman helps an elder seeking medical treatment during a combat patrol in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2012. Aleman is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan Steel.

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