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U.S. Army and Iraqi soldiers conduct a canal clearance mission near 30 Tamuz, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2008. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division's Alpha Company, Task Force 1-35 Armor, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

CLEARING TAMUZ CANAL

U.S. Army and Iraqi soldiers conduct a canal clearance mission near 30 Tamuz, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2008. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division's Alpha Company, Task Force 1-35 Armor, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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