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MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan. (June 19, 2011) A soldier, assigned to the International Security Assistance Force explains a G3A3ZF sniper rifle with a Hendoldt 4x24 optical sight to a fellow ISAF soldier. ISAF soldiers conduct the familiarization training so individuals can get acquainted with other nations' weapons systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan David Chandler/Released)

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MAZAR-E SHARIF, Afghanistan. (July 4, 2011)A soldier assigned to the International Security Assistance Force patrols the streets of Mazar-e Sharif. Soldiers assigned to ISAF, Regional Command North, are currently deployed in support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, operating to reduce insurgency, support growth of the Afghan National Security Forces, and facilitate governance and socio-economic development. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan David Chandler/Released)

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A German Bundeswehr army soldier with Alpha company of the Quick Reaction Unit (QRU) monitors the area in the small village of Qeysar Kheyl during a mission near Baghlan, northern Afghanistan, December 7, 2012 *******/Fabrizio Bensch