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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Kriner checks for explosive residue on an Iraqi man's hands during a dismounted patrol in Amulshabi, Kirkuk, Iraq, March 11, 2008. Kriner is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

AMULSHABI CHECK

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Kriner checks for explosive residue on an Iraqi man's hands during a dismounted patrol in Amulshabi, Kirkuk, Iraq, March 11, 2008. Kriner is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

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