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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joel McPherson calls in an air strike on insurgent positions in the steep hills in Korengal valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2009. McPherson, a joint terminal attack controller, is assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. International Security Assistance Forces across Afghanistan have increased operations to ensure safety and security during Afghanistan's second national elections.

U.S. Army photo by
Sgt. Matthew Moeller