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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dilapidated rock buildings sit atop a hillside in between mountains.

Observation Post

This photo is taken from the northern fighting position of Observation Post Topside, facing to the north and northeast. Depicted here is the “dead space” where the enemy attacked just below the terraces, approximately 5 meters from the northern position. The building in the distance was used as an enemy fighting position during the battle for Vehicle Patrol Base Kahler, July 14, 2008.

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