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Two U.S. soldiers provide rear security for a patrol in support of Operation Cougar Storm in Mullaid and Naquib, Iraq, June 23, 2008. Cougar Storm was implemented to protect the population and reestablish Iraqi government and security forces in the area. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

COUGAR STORM

Two U.S. soldiers provide rear security for a patrol in support of Operation Cougar Storm in Mullaid and Naquib, Iraq, June 23, 2008. Cougar Storm was implemented to protect the population and reestablish Iraqi government and security forces in the area. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

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