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As a level 2 facility, the mobile surgical unit in southwestern Afghanistan will resemble a small hospital under a tent. It will provide treatment for life-threatening wounds and eventually allow for stabilization. (Defense Department)

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British troops demonstrate the use of medical equipment at the first level 2 facility in Helmand province, where Afghan troops are suffering heavy casualties. (Kristina Wong/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) untucks his jersey as the Nationals defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in a baseball game, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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The overturned Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran, an America's Cup entry from Sweden, is towed past Treasure Island after the boat capsized during training in San Francisco Bay on Thursday, May 9, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/San Jose Mercury News, Karl Mondon)

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Rescuers search what is left of the control tower of the port of Genoa, northern Italy, after it collapsed when a cargo ship slammed into it killing at least three people, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Francesco Pecoraro)

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Officers stand during the annual Blue Mass in the lobby of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A police officer stays out of the rain before the start of the annual Blue Mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Units from federal, state, and local jurisdictions march in formation under a huge American flag hung between two fire ladder trucks before the start of the annual Blue Mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Units from federal, state, and local jurisdictions march in formation under a huge American flag hung between two fire ladder trucks on a rainy afternoon at the start of the annual Blue Mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Units from federal, state, and local jurisdictions march in formation under a huge American flag hung between two fire ladder trucks before the start of the annual Blue Mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, right, stands outside as units from federal, state, and local jurisdictions march in formation at the start of the annual Blue Mass held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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An officer stands at attention during Blue Mass in the lobby of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Officers stand during the annual Blue Mass in the lobby of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Blue Mass is held to pray for those in law enforcement and fire safety, remember those who have fallen, and support those who serve at the beginning of National Police Week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)