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Army Staff Sgt. James Young, explains the Land Warrior System attached to his body armor and helmet to people attending the Program Executive Office Soldier display in the Pentagon Courtyard June 13, 2008. Brown is a squad leader assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Defense Dept. photo by Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden

Army Staff Sgt. James Young, explains the Land Warrior System attached to his body armor and helmet to people attending the Program Executive Office Soldier display in the Pentagon Courtyard June 13, 2008. Brown is a squad leader assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Defense Dept. photo by Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden

Army Staff Sgt. James Young, explains the Land Warrior System attached to his body armor and helmet to people attending the Program Executive Office Soldier display in the Pentagon Courtyard June 13, 2008. Brown is a squad leader assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Defense Dept. photo by Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden

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