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An Iraqi woman walks between soldiers as they pull security for a mission outside Scania Base, Iraq, Aug, 19, 2009. The mission was to check on the condition of a water treatment facility, which filters water for six nearby villages. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 2nd Battaltion, 162the Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Bridage Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard.

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An Iraqi woman walks between soldiers as they pull security for a mission outside Scania Base, Iraq, Aug, 19, 2009. The mission was to check on the condition of a water treatment facility, which filters water for six nearby villages. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 2nd Battaltion, 162the Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Bridage Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard.

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