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Gun Battle during Operation Mountain Fire in Nuristan province,

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A U.S. Army soldier fires at Anti-Afghanistan Forces attacking from the hills surrounding the remote village of Barg-e Matal, July 12. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew C. Moeller, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) (U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew C. Moelle/)

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