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A coalition force member maintains security during a presence patrol in the Farah province of Afghanistan on Dec. 15, 2012. Coalition members participating in the patrol are training and mentoring Afghan National Security Forces members in the area.

A coalition force member maintains security during a patrol in the Farah province

A coalition force member maintains security during a presence patrol in the Farah province of Afghanistan on Dec. 15, 2012. Coalition members participating in the patrol are training and mentoring Afghan National Security Forces members in the area.

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