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U.S. Marines stop for a flock of sheep during a patrol near Anah, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2008. The Marines are from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

SHEEP CROSSING

U.S. Marines stop for a flock of sheep during a patrol near Anah, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2008. The Marines are from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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