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A U.S. Army soldier talks to several Iraqi boys while other U.S. soldiers and Iraqi soldiers provide security for a pool opening in Risalah, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 18, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's Personal Security Detachment, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment.

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A U.S. Army soldier talks to several Iraqi boys while other U.S. soldiers and Iraqi soldiers provide security for a pool opening in Risalah, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 18, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's Personal Security Detachment, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment.

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