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U.S. Army Spc. Nick Merrick provides overwatch security during a patrol in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 5, 2006. Merrick is with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade.

Mosul Security

U.S. Army Spc. Nick Merrick provides overwatch security during a patrol in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 5, 2006. Merrick is with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade.

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