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U.S. Army Col. Peter Newell and Iraqi army Brig. Gen. Ali Hameed discuss elections security during early voting in Amarah, March 4, 2010. Ali invited Newell to tour polling sites used by the Iraqi army. Newell is the brigade commander assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team, deployed to advise and assist Iraqi security forces in Dhi Qar, Maysan and Muthanna provinces.

ELECTIONS TOUR

U.S. Army Col. Peter Newell and Iraqi army Brig. Gen. Ali Hameed discuss elections security during early voting in Amarah, March 4, 2010. Ali invited Newell to tour polling sites used by the Iraqi army. Newell is the brigade commander assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team, deployed to advise and assist Iraqi security forces in Dhi Qar, Maysan and Muthanna provinces.

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