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U.S. Army Col. Michael Shields attaches a new battle streamer to the guidon during the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team's redeployment ceremony at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Dec. 12.

U.S. Army Col. Michael Shields attaches a new battle streamer to the guidon during the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team's redeployment ceremony at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Dec. 12.

U.S. Army Col. Michael Shields attaches a new battle streamer to the guidon during the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team's redeployment ceremony at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Dec. 12.

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