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U.S. Army soldiers look for weapons and caches in Smahill, Iraq, Nov. 28, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army soldiers look for weapons and caches in Smahill, Iraq, Nov. 28, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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