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Iraqi police officers celebrate before an award ceremony at the Iraqi National Police 3rd Battalion's headquarters, Jasr Diyala, Iraq, April 14, 2008. During the ceremony U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team presented the Iraqi officers with U.S. Cavalry Combat Spurs.

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Iraqi police officers celebrate before an award ceremony at the Iraqi National Police 3rd Battalion's headquarters, Jasr Diyala, Iraq, April 14, 2008. During the ceremony U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team presented the Iraqi officers with U.S. Cavalry Combat Spurs.

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