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U.S. Army Pfc. Chad Vos checks a mortar hole for post blast analysis while on a foot patrol in Kahlis, Iraq, Jan. 25, 2007.

MORTAR CHECK

U.S. Army Pfc. Chad Vos checks a mortar hole for post blast analysis while on a foot patrol in Kahlis, Iraq, Jan. 25, 2007.

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