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U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Deagle flips a tire during Independence Day competitions at Joint Security Station Shiek Amir in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, July 4, 2008, while his teammates encourage him. Deagle is assigned to the 27th Infantry Division's Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment.

TAJI QADA TIRE FLIP

U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Deagle flips a tire during Independence Day competitions at Joint Security Station Shiek Amir in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, July 4, 2008, while his teammates encourage him. Deagle is assigned to the 27th Infantry Division's Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment.

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