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An Iraqi soldier sets up a security perimeter during the Iraqi Army's 4th Brigade, 7th Division's tactical exhibition at the end of a six-week training course with U.S. Marines, March 9, 2008.

SECURITY PERIMETER

An Iraqi soldier sets up a security perimeter during the Iraqi Army's 4th Brigade, 7th Division's tactical exhibition at the end of a six-week training course with U.S. Marines, March 9, 2008.

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