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U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Durant greets Iraqi children while on patrol to assist Iraqi police, who are providing security for a nearby bridge project on the Euphrates River north of Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Oct. 5, 2009. Durant is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Durant greets Iraqi children while on patrol to assist Iraqi police, who are providing security for a nearby bridge project on the Euphrates River north of Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Oct. 5, 2009. Durant is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Durant greets Iraqi children while on patrol to assist Iraqi police, who are providing security for a nearby bridge project on the Euphrates River north of Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Oct. 5, 2009. Durant is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

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