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U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Burke provides security during a patrol in the Rusafa area of Baghdad, Iraq, on June 16, 2007. Burke is assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.

Sgt. Christopher Burke provides security during a patrol.

U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Burke provides security during a patrol in the Rusafa area of Baghdad, Iraq, on June 16, 2007. Burke is assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.

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