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A leader of the Sons of Iraq, a citizen security group, greets U.S. Army Col. Todd McCaffrey May 3, 2008, at the sheik support center in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. The leaders gathered to sign a contract promising to maintain security through at checkpoints manned by Sons of Iraq members. McCaffrey is commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad.

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A leader of the Sons of Iraq, a citizen security group, greets U.S. Army Col. Todd McCaffrey May 3, 2008, at the sheik support center in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. The leaders gathered to sign a contract promising to maintain security through at checkpoints manned by Sons of Iraq members. McCaffrey is commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad.

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