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U.S. Army soldier provides over-watch security for Iraqi National Police officers conducting a cordon and "knock" mission to introduce themselves to the residents of Thawra neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 8, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's 3rd Squadron.

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U.S. Army soldier provides over-watch security for Iraqi National Police officers conducting a cordon and "knock" mission to introduce themselves to the residents of Thawra neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 8, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's 3rd Squadron.

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