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U.S. Army Pvt. Manuel provides security for fellow soldiers during a mission to root out insurgent forces in the Al Anbar province of Iraq on Sept. 27, 2006. Manuel is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment.

U.S. Army Pvt. Manuel provides security for fellow soldiers.

U.S. Army Pvt. Manuel provides security for fellow soldiers during a mission to root out insurgent forces in the Al Anbar province of Iraq on Sept. 27, 2006. Manuel is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment.

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