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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick Wrathell shows Iraqi student workers how to paint the corners of walls at a battle-damagd home in Hawr Rajab, Iraq, Aug. 26, 2008. Wrathell, who is in charge of downtown operations with the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE squadron, is assigned to the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick Wrathell shows Iraqi student workers how to paint the corners of walls at a battle-damagd home in Hawr Rajab, Iraq, Aug. 26, 2008. Wrathell, who is in charge of downtown operations with the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE squadron, is assigned to the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron.

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