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U.S. Army Spc. Justin Smith, from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security during a cordon and knock operation outside Sadar City, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2006.

SADAR CITY

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Smith, from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security during a cordon and knock operation outside Sadar City, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2006.

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