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U.S. Army Spc. Timothy McDaniel pulls security during a mission to investigate known areas of indirect mortar fire in Kirkuk, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2009. McDaniel is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

MORTAR MISSION

U.S. Army Spc. Timothy McDaniel pulls security during a mission to investigate known areas of indirect mortar fire in Kirkuk, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2009. McDaniel is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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