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U.S. Army Spc. Adam D. Lopez, a team leader with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, provides security during a visit to Lar Sholtan village in Kunar province, Afghanistan, on Aug. 21, 2010.

Spc. Adam D. Lopez provides security during a visit to Lar Sholtan village.

U.S. Army Spc. Adam D. Lopez, a team leader with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, provides security during a visit to Lar Sholtan village in Kunar province, Afghanistan, on Aug. 21, 2010.

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