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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Curran keeps a close eye on activities outside the wire on Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2008. Curran is assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, a close precision engagement team that provides enhanced observation for base defense.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Curran keeps a close eye on activities outside the wire on Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2008. Curran is assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, a close precision engagement team that provides enhanced observation for base defense.

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