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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Messier tries his hand for the first time at shaping dough at a bakery in Taji, Iraq, Sept. 24, 2008. Messier and other soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment.

DOUGH BOY

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Messier tries his hand for the first time at shaping dough at a bakery in Taji, Iraq, Sept. 24, 2008. Messier and other soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment.

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