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U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Calavera sits in a niche as he takes a moment to relax during a presence patrol in the Dora District of Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 28, 2007. Calavera is attached to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

Sgt. Thomas Calavera sits in a niche.

U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Calavera sits in a niche as he takes a moment to relax during a presence patrol in the Dora District of Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 28, 2007. Calavera is attached to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.

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