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U.S. Army soldiers perform a presence patrol through the streets of Hamadia, in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 2, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Squad, 3rd platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.

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U.S. Army soldiers perform a presence patrol through the streets of Hamadia, in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 2, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Squad, 3rd platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.

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