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U.S. and Iraqi soldiers move out on foot during an air assault as part of Operation Stockton II near Amarah, Iraq, Oct. 18, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

STOCKTON STRIDE

U.S. and Iraqi soldiers move out on foot during an air assault as part of Operation Stockton II near Amarah, Iraq, Oct. 18, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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