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U.S. Army Master Sgt. Heath Potteiger provides security as part of a clearing operation with Concerned Local Citizens in Dura'iya, Iraq, Jan. 28, 2008. Potteiger is assigned to 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

CLEARING DURA'IYA

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Heath Potteiger provides security as part of a clearing operation with Concerned Local Citizens in Dura'iya, Iraq, Jan. 28, 2008. Potteiger is assigned to 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

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