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U.S. Army Cpl. Mark D. Jennings (left) and Spc. Ryan A. Quattlebaum, both team leaders with 1st Platoon, Baker Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, provide security during a unit visit to Kutgay village, Kunar province, Afghanistan, on Aug. 25, 2010.

Cpl. Mark D. Jennings and Spc. Ryan A. Quattlebaum provide security during a unit visit.

U.S. Army Cpl. Mark D. Jennings (left) and Spc. Ryan A. Quattlebaum, both team leaders with 1st Platoon, Baker Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, provide security during a unit visit to Kutgay village, Kunar province, Afghanistan, on Aug. 25, 2010.

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