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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jerry Bronson prepares to search a well for weapons in Sini, Afghanistan, on Sept. 23, 2007. Bronson is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Staff Sgt. Jerry Bronson prepares to search a well.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jerry Bronson prepares to search a well for weapons in Sini, Afghanistan, on Sept. 23, 2007. Bronson is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

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