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Iraqi and U.S. Army soldiers conduct a cordon and search in Al Risalah, Iraq, May 8, 2007, to gather information on any insurgents operating in the area. The U.S. soldiers are from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

CORDON AND SEARCH

Iraqi and U.S. Army soldiers conduct a cordon and search in Al Risalah, Iraq, May 8, 2007, to gather information on any insurgents operating in the area. The U.S. soldiers are from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

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