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U.S. Army soldiers stand watch at a security checkpoint south of Baghdad, Iraq, June 27, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team.

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U.S. Army soldiers stand watch at a security checkpoint south of Baghdad, Iraq, June 27, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team.

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