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U.S. Army 2nd Lt. John Arant hands out candy to children during a humanitarian mission in Kirkush, Iraq, Feb. 7, 2007. Arant is from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

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U.S. Army 2nd Lt. John Arant hands out candy to children during a humanitarian mission in Kirkush, Iraq, Feb. 7, 2007. Arant is from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

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