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U.S. Army Sgt. Taylor Strickland participates in a joint patrol with Iraqi national police on the streets of Baghad, June 6, 2009. Strickland is assigned to the Battery B, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment.

BAGHDAD PATROL

U.S. Army Sgt. Taylor Strickland participates in a joint patrol with Iraqi national police on the streets of Baghad, June 6, 2009. Strickland is assigned to the Battery B, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment.

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