Soldiers wait for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter to land so they can depart from an air-assault mission during Operation Champion Sword to search Khost province, Afghanistan, July 28, 2009. Afghan national security forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up to focus on specific militant targets and safe havens within Sabari and Terezai districts. Staff Sgt. Markus Butler

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