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U.S. Army Spc. Carlin Redhouse clutches a melon during checks on the progress of civil improvement projects in Oubaidy in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, June 21, 2009. The projects include improving market areas, street paving, and local sewers. Redhouse is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

MARKET MELON

U.S. Army Spc. Carlin Redhouse clutches a melon during checks on the progress of civil improvement projects in Oubaidy in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, June 21, 2009. The projects include improving market areas, street paving, and local sewers. Redhouse is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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