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A U.S. Army soldier provides security while other soldiers from Delaware Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, Task Force Steel conduct a key leader engagement at Shabow-Kheyl, Afghanistan, on April 8, 2009.

A U.S. Army soldier provides security.

A U.S. Army soldier provides security while other soldiers from Delaware Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, Task Force Steel conduct a key leader engagement at Shabow-Kheyl, Afghanistan, on April 8, 2009.

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