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U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Martin patrols the area and watches as a mother and daughter pass by with their sheep and donkey in Basra, Iraq, June 1, 2009. Martin, a squad leader assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team personal security detachment.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Martin patrols the area and watches as a mother and daughter pass by with their sheep and donkey in Basra, Iraq, June 1, 2009. Martin, a squad leader assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team personal security detachment.

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