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U.S. Army Maj. Robert Rodriguez shakes hands with a local child during a visit to the market in Taji, Iraq, on Oct. 11, 2007. Rodriguez is the executive officer of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.

Maj. Robert Rodriguez shakes hands with a local child.

U.S. Army Maj. Robert Rodriguez shakes hands with a local child during a visit to the market in Taji, Iraq, on Oct. 11, 2007. Rodriguez is the executive officer of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.

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