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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Pvt. William Knight (left) and Pfc. Gregory Guyton keep a sharp watch for suspicious activity as other 1st Infantry Division soldiers and members of the Iraqi National Guard sweep for improvised explosive devices during a joint day patrol outside the city of Baqubah, Iraq, on Aug. 23, 2004.

Pvt. William Knight and Pfc. Gregory Guyton keep a sharp watch for suspicious activity.

Pvt. William Knight (left) and Pfc. Gregory Guyton keep a sharp watch for suspicious activity as other 1st Infantry Division soldiers and members of the Iraqi National Guard sweep for improvised explosive devices during a joint day patrol outside the city of Baqubah, Iraq, on Aug. 23, 2004.

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