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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Edwardo Juarez greets an Iraqi citizen in Alam, Iraq, June 23, 2009. Edwardo is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Edwardo Juarez greets an Iraqi citizen in Alam, Iraq, June 23, 2009. Edwardo is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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