Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters

Controlled explosion in Kandahar

Jake Beaudoin, a U.S. Army Private of 508 BSTB, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, takes cover during a controlled detonation to clear an area for setting up a check point in Zahri district of Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, May 31.

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Comment author avatarRTColorado

Young Man, when they shout "Fire in the hole" they intend for you to at least duck down. More balls than brains, but he'll have braggin' rights (along with a concussion).

    Reply#1 - Thu May 31, 2012 9:02 PM EDT
    Comment author avatarYankee1260

    So proud of my son and all the men and women in the military! RTColorado - my son is fine - no concussion - and he has both brains and balls thank you very much!

      Reply#2 - Fri Jun 1, 2012 2:56 PM EDT
      Comment author avatarBrownknight50

      Thankyou for your sacrifice and your son for sacrifice and service.

        Reply#3 - Sun Jun 3, 2012 10:15 AM EDT
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