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U.S. Army soldiers from participate in a dismount patrol exercise in which a mock Iraqi village is targeted with simulated improvised explosive devices at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 14, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team.

MOCK VILLAGE

U.S. Army soldiers from participate in a dismount patrol exercise in which a mock Iraqi village is targeted with simulated improvised explosive devices at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 14, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team.

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