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Two small boys make their way up a hill toward the main section of the village where troops from combat outpost Apache in the Jalrez Valley in Wardak province, Afghanistan, were visiting March 12, 2009. The troop visits were huge draws for the children who came looking for treats and pens.

Two small boys make their way up a hill toward the main section of the village where troops from combat outpost Apache in the Jalrez Valley in Wardak province, Afghanistan, were visiting March 12, 2009. The troop visits were huge draws for the children who came looking for treats and pens.

Two small boys make their way up a hill toward the main section of the village where troops from combat outpost Apache in the Jalrez Valley in Wardak province, Afghanistan, were visiting March 12, 2009. The troop visits were huge draws for the children who came looking for treats and pens.

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