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U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar Tovar takes a knee during a sweep to check Main Supply Route Tampa for improvised explosive devices as part of an un-mounted route clearance, outside of Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq, Jan 3, 2009. Tovar is assigned to 172nd Infantry Brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment.

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U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar Tovar takes a knee during a sweep to check Main Supply Route Tampa for improvised explosive devices as part of an un-mounted route clearance, outside of Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq, Jan 3, 2009. Tovar is assigned to 172nd Infantry Brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment.

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