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U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Radcliffe gives a high five to a young Iraqi girl while Army Spc. Martin watches during a patrol mission through the Thawra 1 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, June 16, 2008. Radcliff and Martin are assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Battalion Combat Team.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Radcliffe gives a high five to a young Iraqi girl while Army Spc. Martin watches during a patrol mission through the Thawra 1 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, June 16, 2008. Radcliff and Martin are assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Battalion Combat Team.

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