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U.S. soldiers take cover behind a stone wall while providing security during an operation to clear enemies and weapons from the village of Ja'ara, Iraq, Jan. 17, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

WATCHING JA'ARA

U.S. soldiers take cover behind a stone wall while providing security during an operation to clear enemies and weapons from the village of Ja'ara, Iraq, Jan. 17, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

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