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U.S. Army Spc. Quinton Nick paints his unit emblem on a barrier in Kuwait before moving north into Iraq, Sept. 22, 2006. Soldiers use their artistic ability to carry on the tradition of painting barriers before going into Iraq. Soldiers involved were Spc. Ron Montague, who designed the 32nd's sign, and Spc. Michael Vangelderen.

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U.S. Army Spc. Quinton Nick paints his unit emblem on a barrier in Kuwait before moving north into Iraq, Sept. 22, 2006. Soldiers use their artistic ability to carry on the tradition of painting barriers before going into Iraq. Soldiers involved were Spc. Ron Montague, who designed the 32nd's sign, and Spc. Michael Vangelderen.

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