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U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Kahler pulls security on patrol during a search for a Special Groups extremist in the New Baghdad Security District of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 4, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, attached to 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.

SECURITY IN BAGHDAD

U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Kahler pulls security on patrol during a search for a Special Groups extremist in the New Baghdad Security District of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 4, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, attached to 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.

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