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U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith scans the area during a patrol to clear routes in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2013. Smith, a combat engineer, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Company A, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith scans the area during a patrol to clear routes in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2013. Smith, a combat engineer, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Company A, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith scans the area during a patrol to clear routes in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2013. Smith, a combat engineer, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Company A, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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