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U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Maurer provides security during a visit to the village of Shebeica in Kirkuk, Iraq, May 7, 2009. Maurer is a cavalry scout attached to the 1st Cavalry Division's, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Squadron, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

KIRKUK COVER

U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Maurer provides security during a visit to the village of Shebeica in Kirkuk, Iraq, May 7, 2009. Maurer is a cavalry scout attached to the 1st Cavalry Division's, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Squadron, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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