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U.S. Army Pfc. Dylan Smith provides security while sitting in the gunner's hatch of his vehicle during an operation in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, June 19, 2008. Smith is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Bravo Battery.

GUNNER'S HATCH

U.S. Army Pfc. Dylan Smith provides security while sitting in the gunner's hatch of his vehicle during an operation in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, June 19, 2008. Smith is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Bravo Battery.

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