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U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Oden displays the victory sign during a mission in Meshahadah province, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2008. Oden is assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

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U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Oden displays the victory sign during a mission in Meshahadah province, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2008. Oden is assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

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