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U.S. Army Sgt. John Russell (left) assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team gives a small child medical care in the Logar province of Afghanistan on June 9, 2010.

Sgt. John Russell gives a small child medical care.

U.S. Army Sgt. John Russell (left) assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team gives a small child medical care in the Logar province of Afghanistan on June 9, 2010.

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