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As seen though a night-vision device, U.S. Army Pfc. Brendan Smitke uses his scope to check enemy activity during a patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1, 2009. Smitke is an infantryman assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

NIGHT SCOPE

As seen though a night-vision device, U.S. Army Pfc. Brendan Smitke uses his scope to check enemy activity during a patrol in Nassir Wa Salam, Sept. 1, 2009. Smitke is an infantryman assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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