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U.S. coalition special operations forces members provide security during a two-day presence patrol with Afghan commandos in Sar-e Takht village in Afghanistan's Farah province, Feb. 27, 2012.

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U.S. coalition special operations forces members provide security during a two-day presence patrol with Afghan commandos in Sar-e Takht village in Afghanistan's Farah province, Feb. 27, 2012.

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