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U.S. Army Capt. Shawn Thompson patrols past a Bradley fighting vehicle during a clearing operation in Kesra, Iraq, Feb. 24, 2008. Thomspon is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 15th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion.

CLEARING KESRA

U.S. Army Capt. Shawn Thompson patrols past a Bradley fighting vehicle during a clearing operation in Kesra, Iraq, Feb. 24, 2008. Thomspon is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 15th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion.

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