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Children gather to watch as U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Cline speaks to the village mukhtar or leader of Morbat Algabha, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2010. The U.S. soldiers, assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 6th Battaltion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, and Iraqi soldiers delivered toys and supplies to the village to maintain a good connection with the citizens.

MUKHTAR MEETING

Children gather to watch as U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Cline speaks to the village mukhtar or leader of Morbat Algabha, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2010. The U.S. soldiers, assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 6th Battaltion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, and Iraqi soldiers delivered toys and supplies to the village to maintain a good connection with the citizens.

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