Two local Afghan boys smile at Soldiers with Charlie Troop, 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducting a reconnaissance mission in their village in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. The purpose of the mission was to encourage communication between the local community and Coalition Forces in order to thwart enemy operations. ( Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Margaret Taylor/Released) Troop C rubs elbows with locals to thwart enemies 130908-Z-SW098-121

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