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Col. Ricky Gibbs, Commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, speaks via satellite with reporters at the Pentagon, providing an update on ongoing operations, May 25, 2007.

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Col. Ricky Gibbs, Commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, speaks via satellite with reporters at the Pentagon, providing an update on ongoing operations, May 25, 2007.

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