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Pfc. Andrew Ballard jumps from a mud wall while his squad provides security.
U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Ballard jumps from a mud wall while his squad provides security during a foot patrol in the Arghandab district, Afghanistan, on Jan. 31, 2011. Ballard, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, is conducting the foot patrol to search orchards throughout the district and interact with residents.