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U.S. Army Spc. James Close watches for threats during a joint U.S. and Iraqi Army foot patrol in Mosul, Iraq, on Jan. 21, 2006. Close is attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Spc. James Close watches for threats.

U.S. Army Spc. James Close watches for threats during a joint U.S. and Iraqi Army foot patrol in Mosul, Iraq, on Jan. 21, 2006. Close is attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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