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Michael Yon

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He looked to the Soldier.

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He waited for the shots.

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The Afghan Soldiers had seen armed men shadowing us.  This one said they had gone into the building he was aiming at.

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Just a short distance behind us, the patrol had already hit an IED with a minor casualty.  We had taken small arms fire without consequence.  More contact was expected.

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The Soldier looked at the boy for a moment, then kept his rifle pointed at the building.  Nothing happened and the Afghan Soldiers and 4-4 Cav kept going.

Michael Yon

Michael Yon is America's most experienced combat correspondent. He has traveled or worked in 82 countries, including various wars and conflicts.

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Michael Yon

Michael Yon is America's most experienced combat correspondent. He has traveled or worked in 82 countries, including various wars and conflicts.

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