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U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Vaughan scans the interior perimeter of Ali Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2006. Vaughan is part of a quick reaction force working with Fox Unit, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.

Ali Air Base

U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Vaughan scans the interior perimeter of Ali Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2006. Vaughan is part of a quick reaction force working with Fox Unit, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.

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