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An Afghan National Army Commandos stands down to return to base after conducting an early morning air assault mission to capture a suspected insurgent in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, March 10, 2009.

An Afghan National Army Commandos stands down to return to base after conducting an early morning air assault mission to capture a suspected insurgent in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, March 10, 2009.

An Afghan National Army Commandos stands down to return to base after conducting an early morning air assault mission to capture a suspected insurgent in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, March 10, 2009.

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