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Merry Christmas from Afghanistan: US troops celebrate at Bagram Air Field

Associated Press
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    A U.S. soldier dressed up as Santa Claus says "Merry Christmas" to journalists, during Christmas day celebrations at Bagram Air Field, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

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    A U.S. soldier dressed as Santa Claus waves to fellow troop son Christmas day at the U.S. air base in Bagram, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

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    U.S. soldiers walk past a fellow soldier wearing a Santa Claus costume during Christmas day celebrations at Bagram Air Field, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

American soldiers in Afghanistan celebrated Christmas Day at Bagram Air Field on Friday.

Troops enjoyed a special Christmas meal at the airbase, away from their families and loved ones.

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U.S. soldiers work in their office on Christmas day at Bagram Air Field, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

"It is kind of sad because I am not with my family at this time, but I have a job I have to do, so it is sacrifice I have to make," said soldier Adonis Jimenez.

Bagram is one of the main US military bases in Afghanistan, where US soldiers serving with NATO forces are based.