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U.S. Army Capt. Scott M. Smiley grins while passing the unit flag back to 1st Sgt. Deon E. Dabrio during the change of command ceremony at the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Unit at West Point, N.Y., Feb 1, 2010. The 2007 Army Times Soldier of the year is the first blind officer and second wounded warrior to hold a position of command.

SMILING SMILEY

U.S. Army Capt. Scott M. Smiley grins while passing the unit flag back to 1st Sgt. Deon E. Dabrio during the change of command ceremony at the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Unit at West Point, N.Y., Feb 1, 2010. The 2007 Army Times Soldier of the year is the first blind officer and second wounded warrior to hold a position of command.

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