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U.S. Army Sgt. Ely Chagoya (left) assists an Iraqi army soldier with correct body positioning for clearing a room during a class at Forward Operating Base Apache, Iraq, on Feb. 28, 2007. Chagoya is a squad leader from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment.

U.S. Army Sgt. Ely Chagoya assists an Iraqi army soldier.

U.S. Army Sgt. Ely Chagoya (left) assists an Iraqi army soldier with correct body positioning for clearing a room during a class at Forward Operating Base Apache, Iraq, on Feb. 28, 2007. Chagoya is a squad leader from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment.

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