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A U.S. soldier and Paladin crew member waits in his mobile howitzer to head to an artillery range in Kuwait, July 19, 2008 The soldier is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment.

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A U.S. soldier and Paladin crew member waits in his mobile howitzer to head to an artillery range in Kuwait, July 19, 2008 The soldier is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment.

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