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U.S. Special Operations team members keep watch during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Zabul, Afghanistan, on June 19, 2011. U.S. Special Operations forces are operating with Afghan National Army commandos and other security forces to help stabilize the region.

U.S. Special Operations team members keep watch during a combat reconnaissance patrol.

U.S. Special Operations team members keep watch during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Zabul, Afghanistan, on June 19, 2011. U.S. Special Operations forces are operating with Afghan National Army commandos and other security forces to help stabilize the region.

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