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U.S. Army Capt. Frank Rodriguez prepares to move his soldiers forward during a joint operation with U.S. and Iraqi soldiers in Rusafa in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Feb. 28, 2009. The soldiers are searching for weapons caches and targeted insurgents. Rodriguez is commander of the 82nd Airborne Division's 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

MOVING FORWARD

U.S. Army Capt. Frank Rodriguez prepares to move his soldiers forward during a joint operation with U.S. and Iraqi soldiers in Rusafa in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Feb. 28, 2009. The soldiers are searching for weapons caches and targeted insurgents. Rodriguez is commander of the 82nd Airborne Division's 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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