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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Doughton shakes hands with an Iraqi soldier as he hands him an award for excellence in training at the Bessimayah Range, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008. Doughton is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Doughton shakes hands with an Iraqi soldier as he hands him an award for excellence in training at the Bessimayah Range, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008. Doughton is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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