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U.S. Army soldiers listen to a local resident during a dismounted patrol through an area north of Baghdad, Iraq, March 11, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Combat Brigade Team.

LISTENING TO LOCALS

U.S. Army soldiers listen to a local resident during a dismounted patrol through an area north of Baghdad, Iraq, March 11, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Combat Brigade Team.

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