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Iraqi Army Brig. Gen. Ghasson, left, shakes the hand of U.S. Army Capt. Charcillea Barrett to show appreciation for coalition help with coordinating a blood drive for the Baswari Medical Services in Basrah, Iraq, Dec. 31, 2008.

GENERAL APPRECIATION

Iraqi Army Brig. Gen. Ghasson, left, shakes the hand of U.S. Army Capt. Charcillea Barrett to show appreciation for coalition help with coordinating a blood drive for the Baswari Medical Services in Basrah, Iraq, Dec. 31, 2008.

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