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Army Times 2009 "Soldier of the Year" 1st Sgt Peter J. Lara talks with Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Bradley May at Fort Jackson, S.C., July 30, 2009. Lara serves with 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment.

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Army Times 2009 "Soldier of the Year" 1st Sgt Peter J. Lara talks with Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Bradley May at Fort Jackson, S.C., July 30, 2009. Lara serves with 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment.

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