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U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Richardson checks the radio of Pfc. Anthony Valentino to prepare for a combat logistics patrol pre-brief to Joint Security Station Al Wahab on the Iran-Iraq border, Sept. 3, 2009. Briefs ensure soldiers are in compliance with all safety regulations and equipment is fully mission capable. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Squardron, 13th Cavalry Regiment.

RADIO CHECK

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Richardson checks the radio of Pfc. Anthony Valentino to prepare for a combat logistics patrol pre-brief to Joint Security Station Al Wahab on the Iran-Iraq border, Sept. 3, 2009. Briefs ensure soldiers are in compliance with all safety regulations and equipment is fully mission capable. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Squardron, 13th Cavalry Regiment.

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