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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Snyder watches as an Iraqi humvee enters a security checkpoint in Amiriyah, Iraq, April 4, 2008. Snyder is a platoon sergeant assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Troop C, 4th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

CHECKPOINT SECURITY

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Snyder watches as an Iraqi humvee enters a security checkpoint in Amiriyah, Iraq, April 4, 2008. Snyder is a platoon sergeant assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Troop C, 4th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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