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An F-16E from the United Arab Emirates takes off for a training mission during Red Flag 09-5 Aug. 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This is the first time the nation has participated in Red Flag. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
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An F-16E lands following a Red Flag training mission on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 26, 2009. The air craft and crew are from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first time the nation has participated in Red Flag, a realistic air-combat exercise conducted over the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
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An Italian Air Force AMX fighter takes off during a Red Flag training mission Aug. 26, 2009 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic air combat training exercise conducted over the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines Corps units are participating in Red Flag 09-5 along with allied forces from Italy and the United Arab Emirates. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
 

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Uganda military police arrest citizens during riots in Kampala, Uganda, Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. The unrest began Thursday after the government prevented a representative of the traditional ruler of the Buganda kingdom from traveling to a region northeast of the capital for a political rally. Members of the kingdom make up Uganda's largest ethnic group but there is friction between the Buganda and members of the smaller Banyara tribe, who claim the Buganda refuse to recognize them.
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A suspected Thai separatist militant (R) is escorted by Thai soldiers after his arrest by Thai police officers in the Bachoc district of Thailand's restive southern province of Narathiwat on September 11, 2009. Thailand's Muslim-majority provinces bordering Malaysia have suffered a spike in violence during
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, Islam's traditional month of fasting and worship. Nearly 3,900 people have been killed and thousands more injured since a separatist insurgency erupted in the south in early 2004, led by shadowy militants who have killed Buddhists and Muslims alike.
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Israeli border police officers try to help Palestinian women during a stampede as they crowd the Qalandiya checkpoint near the West Bank city of Ramallah September 11, 2009. Thousands of Palestinians lined up as they tried to reach the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on the third Friday of the Muslim holy month of
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. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
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A supporter of former Taiwan President
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quarrels with a police officer outside the Taipei District court September 11, 2009. Chen, known for fiery anti-China rhetoric while in office, was found guilty of corruption on Friday and sentenced to life in prison. Several hundred supporters demonstrated near the court and some threw plastic bottles and trash at police in protest after the verdict and sentence were announced. The sign reads, "Human rights is dead".
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Riot police clash with student protesters as the latter force their way closer to the U.S. Embassy to protest the continued presence of U.S. troops in the Philippines through the Visiting Forces Agreement on Friday Sept. 11, 2009 in Manila, Philippines. The U.S. troops are currently stationed in southern Philippines to help the Philippine military in its fight against terrorism in the wake of terrorist attacks on U.S. soil in Sept. 11, 2001.
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A fan of Argentina holds up a national flag next to Paraguayan police officers before the World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Paraguay in Asuncion, September 9, 2009.
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Israeli border policemen frisk Palestinian illegal migrant workers from the West Bank who were found inside an apartment in the Israeli coastal city of Ashdod early on September 10, 2009. Israeli police have arrested more than 16,000 undocumented Palestinian workers since the start of the year, releasing the vast majority after a few hours, according to police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.
 

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In this photo from Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009 photo, a Belgian solider with the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) is seen during a routine event on the out skirts of Kunduz, north of Kabul, Afghanistan.
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German ISAF soldiers, members of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), get briefed prior to a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the world should reserve judgment on whether civilians were killed in a German-ordered airstrike in Afghanistan, even as NATO said it believed that civilians had died in the attack.
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German ISAF soldiers, members of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), get briefed prior to a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
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German ISAF soldiers, members of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), get briefed prior to a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
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A German ISAF soldier, a member of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), waits in his armored personnel carrier to go on a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
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A German ISAF soldier, a member of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), checks his machine-gun prior to a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
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In this Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009 photo, soldiers with the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are seen during a routine event on the outskirts of Kunduz, north of Kabul, Afghanistan.
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A German International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, soldier, and member of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) peers out of his armored vehicle after coming back from a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
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German ISAF soldiers, members of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), unload their weapons after coming back from a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
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A German International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, soldier, member of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) returns back from a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
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German ISAF soldiers, members of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), unload their weapons after coming back from a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
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A German ISAF soldier, member of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), returns with his unit back from a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
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German ISAF soldiers, members of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) embrace each other after coming back from a mission outside Kunduz, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
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A Canadian soldier walks past an abandoned Soviet-era tank during a foot patrol in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province, September 10, 2009.
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A Canadian soldier walks in front of a Chinook helicopter taking off from Mas'um Ghar base in Panjwai disctrict of Kandahar province, September 10, 2009
 

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A Canadian soldier stands guard in a gunner's hatch during an armoured vehicle patrol in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province, September 12, 2009. Rebel fighters killed 20 civilians in southern Afghanistan and 17 security police and security guards, officials said on Saturday, as the country awaited results from last month's disputed election. Violence in Afghanistan has reached its most intense of the eight-year-old war despite record levels of U.S. and NATO troops being sent to fight the Taliban. Reuters
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A Canadian army medic covers the faces of two sick children as a helicopter lands to airlift eight children brought to a forward operating base after they fell gravely ill from eating explosive powder at a home in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province September 12, 2009. Roadside bombs made from homemade explosives are the leading killer of foreign troops in Afghanistan. Violence in Afghanistan has reached its most intense of the eight-year-old war despite record levels of U.S. and NATO troops being sent to fight the Taliban. Reuters
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A Canadian army medic examines one of eight children brought to a forward operating base after they fell gravely ill from eating explosive powder at a home in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province September 12, 2009. Roadside bombs made from homemade explosives are the leading killers of foreign troops in Afghanistan. Violence in Afghanistan has reached its most intense of the eight-year-old war despite record levels of U.S. and NATO troops being sent to fight the Taliban. Reuters

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One Canadian soldier killed and four injured in an explosive device strike

CEFCOM NR–09.024 - September 14, 2009

OTTAWA– One Canadian soldier was killed and four injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle on a road in Panwjai District. The incident occurred approximately 10 kilometres South-West of Kandahar City at around 1:00 p.m., Kandahar time, on 13th September, 2009.

Killed in action was Private Patrick Lormand from the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment based in Valcartier, Quebec. Private Lormand was serving as a member of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group, Quebec.

Four other Canadian Forces members were injured during the incident. They were evacuated by helicopter to the Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield. They have all since been released. Their identities will not be made public.

Our thoughts and condolences go to the family and friends of our fallen comrade.

Members of Task Force Kandahar work with Afghan security forces for the greater good of Afghanistan. We remain focused and determined to bringing peace, stability and good governance despite the challenge imposed on us by the insurgents. We remain committed to Afghanistan.
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As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Her Excellency saluted the incredible work conducted by the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. She addressed Canadian soldiers with a message of solidarity before discussing with them their role within the mission. Photo credit: Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
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During her visit to the Kandahar Airfield, the Governor General also awarded the General Campaign Star and the General Service Medal to many Canadian soldiers. Her Excellency here congratulates a military woman for her exemplary work conducted during her deployment in Afghanistan. The General Campaign Star and the General Service Medal have been created as means to recognize - in a timelier manner - those who serve in operations in the presence of an armed enemy. Photo credit: Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
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Hungarian Army engineers bridge a pontoon to transport a cannon across the River Danube during a military exercise near Ercsi, Hungary, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. "Direction of Action 2009" is the largest annual exercise of the Hungarian Army where troops practice mostly cross river combat actions around the Danube.
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A Russian made BTR-80 armored personnel carrier of the Hungarian Army swims across the River Danube during a military exercise near Ercsi, Hungary, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. "Direction of Action 2009" is the largest annual exercise of the Hungarian Army where troops practice mostly cross river combat actions around the Danube.
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Croatian special forces personnel participate in joint military exercises near the southern Croatian town of Udbina on September 15, 2009. Around 1500 soldiers from ten countries participate in the two-week military exercise named �Jackal Stone� under the European and US command.
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A Croatian special forces SWAT team storm a bus during joint military exercises near the southern Croatian town of Udbina on September 15, 2009. Around 1500 soldiers from ten countries participate in the two-week military exercise named �Jackal Stone� under the European and US command.
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A Croatian special forces soldier aims his rifle during joint military exercises near the southern Croatian town of Udbina on September 15, 2009. Around 1500 soldiers from ten countries participate in the two-week military exercise named Jackal Stone under the European and US command.
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Personnel of Poland's and Lithuania's special forces descend from a helicopter during joint military exercises near the southern Croatian town of Udbina on September 15, 2009. Around 1500 soldiers from ten countries participate in the two-week military exercise named Jackal Stone under the European and US command.
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Special forces personnel from (From L) Hungary, Macedonia , Romania, Croatia, Ukraine, Poland and Sweden listen to a briefing during joint military exercises near the southern Croatian town of Udbina on September 15, 2009. Around 1500 soldiers from ten countries participate in the two-week military exercise named Jackal Stone under the European and US command.
 

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Canadian Sgt.-Maj. Ivan Plante of Victoriaville, Quebec peers from behind an armoured vehicle after gunfire broke out at the scene of a roadside bomb explosion that wounded an Afghan National Army soldier in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province, September 14, 2009.
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Sgt.-Maj. Ivan Plante of Victoriaville, Quebec scans for insurgents after gunfire broke out at the scene of a roadside bomb explosion that wounded an Afghan National Army soldier in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province, September 14, 2009.
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Canadian soldiers rush to the rooftop of an outpost moments after a nearby roadside bomb explosion wounded an Afghan National Army soldier in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province, September 14, 2009.
 

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Hey guys..who can name all the different forces in these photos??
Mulit-national ISAF security forces inspect the site of sucide bomb attack, targeting an Italian military convoy, in Kabul Afghanistan on 17 September 2009. At least ten people were killed including six talian soldiers, on September 17, after a huge explosion occurred in Kabul on a road leading to Kabul's international airport
 

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Bulgarian Land Forces of the 61st Mechanized Brigade from Karlovo provide security while others capture a high-value target, a role played by a U.S. Army Soldiers of the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, out of Vilseck, Germany, during bilateral training conducted here, Sept. 17. Bulgarian and American forces trained together as part of the Joint Task Force-East exercises. JTF-E is part of a continuing effort by the United States and its partners in the region to improve interoperability and develop relationships with partner militaries that lead to success in theater security operations.
(Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo Sanchez : Task Force - East)
 

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Colombian soldiers patrol along the Comuna 13 neighborhood in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia, late September 18, 2009. More than 280 soldiers arrived to reinforce security in Medellin, the second largest city of Colombia with 2,3 million inhabitants. Medellin had 1,300 homicides so far this year, mostly attributed to clashes between drug traffickers' gangs, according to police sources. AFP PHOTO/Raul ARBOLEDA (Photo credit should read RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/***** Images)
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Colombian police display forged bank notes on September 18, 2009 in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia. Authorities seized 1,600 million of Colombian pesos in 50,000 notes and two people were arrested. AFP PHOTO/Raul ARBOLEDA (Photo credit should read RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/Getty Images)
 

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Myanmar riot police take a break during a city patrol as an appeal of the detained opposition leader
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is heard at a court in Insein Prison Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 in Yangon, Myanmar. Lawyers for detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi appealed the recent conviction that extended her years-long house arrest Friday, a day after the ruling junta announced it was releasing thousands of prisoners. The Yangon Divisional Court said it would deliver its verdict Oct. 2, lawyer
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Security guards arrest a fan who runs onto the field and climbs the goal post during CFL football game in Hamilton between the Hamilton Tiger Cats and Calgary Stampeders September 18, 2009. The guards had to wait for him to climb down before he was arrested.
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Thirty-eight-year-old Japanese pop singer and actress Noriko Sakai wipes her tears during a news conference in Tokyo September 17, 2009. Sakai, who is indicted for drug possession and use, was released on bail on Thursday after her arrest on drug charges on August 8, 2009.
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A Spanish soldier is greeted by a relative upon arriving from Kosovo, at Getafe's airbase, near Madrid, September 19, 2009. The last 88 Spanish soldiers serving under the
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-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) arrived in Spain on Saturday, ending a decade long peacekeeping mission in Istok
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A Navy special force stands guard during a presentation to the media of alleged kidnappers at the Navy hangar in Mexico City, September 16, 2009. The 11 detainees are accused of kidnapping Customs administrator
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in Veracruz in June 2009.
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Navy special forces escort Jose Osiris Cruz at a Navy hangar in Mexico City, September 16, 2009. Osiris Cruz and ten others have been detained accused of kidnapping Customs administrator
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in Veracruz in June 2009.
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COTABATO, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 19: Muslim rebels secure the vicinity of their camp after Ibrahim Murad, chief of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, warns anarchy if peace talks between them and Manila fails on September 19, 2009 near Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines.Murad made the pronouncement ahead of the celebrations for Eid ul-Fitr. Eid celebrates the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and falls on September 20 or 21 in 2009 according to the Gregorian solar calendar, though falls on the same day annulaly according to the Islamic lunar calendar. (Photo by Jeoffrey Maitem/Getty Images)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2009) A Peruvian navy boarding team boards the Peruvian navy frigate BAP Quinones (FM 58) during the multinational training exercise Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2009. PANAMAX is a multinational exercise involving more than 4,500 personnel from 20 participating countries tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2009) Peruvian special forces secure the perimeter after fast roping onto the flight deck of the Peruvian navy frigate BAP Quinones (FM 58) during the multinational training exercise Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2009) Peruvian special forces fast rope onto the flight deck of the Peruvian Navy frigate BAP Quiones (FM 58) during the multinational training exercise Fuerzas Aliadas (FA)PANAMAX 2009. The exercise is tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal, with participants from 20 countries, and involving more than 4,500 personnel throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)
 
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