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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Cruz and his military working dog conduct patrols through the streets in Risalah, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 26, 2008. Cruz and his partner are assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, Bandit 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Cruz and his military working dog conduct patrols through the streets in Risalah, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 26, 2008. Cruz and his partner are assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, Bandit 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

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