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U.S. Army Maj. Ben Hastings speaks with a local national during a humanitarian mission in Haqim, Iraq, Sept. 20, 2008. Hastings is attached to the 12th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

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U.S. Army Maj. Ben Hastings speaks with a local national during a humanitarian mission in Haqim, Iraq, Sept. 20, 2008. Hastings is attached to the 12th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

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