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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Russell Osbun looks through his 14D night vision device while monitoring the gunner position aboard a Riverine Patrol Boat on Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 11, 2008. Osbun is assigned to Riverine Squadron 3, which is engaged in waterborne operations in Anbar province to update census details, improve security and deter insurgent activity.

NIGHT VISION

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Russell Osbun looks through his 14D night vision device while monitoring the gunner position aboard a Riverine Patrol Boat on Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 11, 2008. Osbun is assigned to Riverine Squadron 3, which is engaged in waterborne operations in Anbar province to update census details, improve security and deter insurgent activity.

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