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Local children from Sheik Mazen Village, an area within the Diyala River Valley, follow Coalition forces from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, as they return to their vehicles after clearing operations in support of Operation Lightning Hammer, Aug. 22, 2007.

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Local children from Sheik Mazen Village, an area within the Diyala River Valley, follow Coalition forces from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, as they return to their vehicles after clearing operations in support of Operation Lightning Hammer, Aug. 22, 2007.

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