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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Billy Chaney hands out candy and talks to Iraqi children during an operation in Zanjaliah, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2007. The operation, planned by Iraqi army soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, is being conducted to find weapons caches, personnel of high interest and gather intelligence.

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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Billy Chaney hands out candy and talks to Iraqi children during an operation in Zanjaliah, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2007. The operation, planned by Iraqi army soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, is being conducted to find weapons caches, personnel of high interest and gather intelligence.

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