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U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Vogelphol of 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment climbs stairs of an Iraqi home to clear it during a presence patrol in the Dora District of Baghdad, Dec. 28, 2007.

CLEARING ALL FLOORS

U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Vogelphol of 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment climbs stairs of an Iraqi home to clear it during a presence patrol in the Dora District of Baghdad, Dec. 28, 2007.

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