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U.S. Army Spc. Nathan Lamer adjusts his gunner's safety harness in preparation prior to a patrol in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan on Nov. 25, 2009. Lamer is assigned to the 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade.

Spc. Nathan Lamer adjusts his gunner's safety harness.

U.S. Army Spc. Nathan Lamer adjusts his gunner's safety harness in preparation prior to a patrol in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan on Nov. 25, 2009. Lamer is assigned to the 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade.

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