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An Iraqi soldier looks on as U.S. Army Pvt. James Murray searches the water for weapons and explosives during a mission in Sayyid Bartu, Dhi Qar province, Iraq, Oct. 11, 2008. Murray is assigned to assigned to 1st Cavalry Division's Headquarter Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

WATER WEAPONS

An Iraqi soldier looks on as U.S. Army Pvt. James Murray searches the water for weapons and explosives during a mission in Sayyid Bartu, Dhi Qar province, Iraq, Oct. 11, 2008. Murray is assigned to assigned to 1st Cavalry Division's Headquarter Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

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