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U.S. Army Pfc. Justin Parker performs a pre-combat check on his vehicle prior to going out on a mission at Forward Operating Base Loyalty, Iraq, Oct. 18, 2008. Parker is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Multinational Division Baghdad.

PRE-COMBAT CHECK

U.S. Army Pfc. Justin Parker performs a pre-combat check on his vehicle prior to going out on a mission at Forward Operating Base Loyalty, Iraq, Oct. 18, 2008. Parker is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Multinational Division Baghdad.

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