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U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Hopper briefs soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, B Battery June 5, 2009, on the standard operating procedures for the upcoming air assault mission. The soldiers are coordinating this mission with the Iraqi national police.

U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Hopper briefs soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, B Battery June 5, 2009, on the standard operating procedures for the upcoming air assault mission. The soldiers are coordinating this mission with the Iraqi national police.

U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Hopper briefs soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, B Battery June 5, 2009, on the standard operating procedures for the upcoming air assault mission. The soldiers are coordinating this mission with the Iraqi national police.

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