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U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment participate in a combat patrol dismount training scenario at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2007. The soldiers are training in preparation for a future deployment.

U.S. Army soldiers participate in a combat patrol dismount training scenario.

U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment participate in a combat patrol dismount training scenario at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2007. The soldiers are training in preparation for a future deployment.

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