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U.S. Army Pfc. Kerry McCarty pulls security during a 90-day patrol to assess microgrants as the sun sets in Falahat, Baghdad, Iraq, May 9, 2009. McCarty is assigned to Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

FALAHAT SUNSET

U.S. Army Pfc. Kerry McCarty pulls security during a 90-day patrol to assess microgrants as the sun sets in Falahat, Baghdad, Iraq, May 9, 2009. McCarty is assigned to Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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