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U. S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Giovanni Lozano patrols the market area of Ramadi, Iraq, locally known as the souk, June 9, 2008. Lozano is assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. This former insurgent stronghold is enjoying a remarkable return to peace and prosperity.

CHANGING RAMADI

U. S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Giovanni Lozano patrols the market area of Ramadi, Iraq, locally known as the souk, June 9, 2008. Lozano is assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. This former insurgent stronghold is enjoying a remarkable return to peace and prosperity.

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