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U.S. Army Pfc. Robert G. Jewell pulls security while other members of his platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, meet local Iraqis near Mudiq, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2006. On their way to the mission, the unit encountered enemy fire from a neaby cemetery. Iraqi Army soldiers were in the area within minutes to assess the insurgent activity. No Coalition Forces were hurt.

MEETING WITH LOCALS

U.S. Army Pfc. Robert G. Jewell pulls security while other members of his platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, meet local Iraqis near Mudiq, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2006. On their way to the mission, the unit encountered enemy fire from a neaby cemetery. Iraqi Army soldiers were in the area within minutes to assess the insurgent activity. No Coalition Forces were hurt.

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