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1st Cavalry Division and 138th Fires Brigade soldiers are inducted into the Order of St. Barbara at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Nov. 23, 2007. St. Barbara, because of her association with protection against the dangers of lightning and fire, is the patron saint of artillerymen.

INDUCTION CEREMONY

1st Cavalry Division and 138th Fires Brigade soldiers are inducted into the Order of St. Barbara at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Nov. 23, 2007. St. Barbara, because of her association with protection against the dangers of lightning and fire, is the patron saint of artillerymen.

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