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U.S. Army Capt. Ben Boeskestien talks with a sheik from Samarra, Iraq, while Coalition forces provided supply and aid services to the Samarra Clinic, Feb. 3, 2009. Boeskestien is commander for the 25th Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

SAMARRA SHEIK

U.S. Army Capt. Ben Boeskestien talks with a sheik from Samarra, Iraq, while Coalition forces provided supply and aid services to the Samarra Clinic, Feb. 3, 2009. Boeskestien is commander for the 25th Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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