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An Iraqi boy watches U.S. Army 1st Lt. Josh Jones as he radios in a situation report during a visit to local shops in Al Ja'ara, Iraq, on Jan. 14, 2008. Jones and his fellow soldiers from Red Platoon, Baker Company, 1-15 Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are handing out applications for $2,500 micro grants in order to help shopkeepers re-establish their shops.

An Iraqi boy watches U.S. Army 1st Lt. Josh Jones.

An Iraqi boy watches U.S. Army 1st Lt. Josh Jones as he radios in a situation report during a visit to local shops in Al Ja'ara, Iraq, on Jan. 14, 2008. Jones and his fellow soldiers from Red Platoon, Baker Company, 1-15 Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are handing out applications for $2,500 micro grants in order to help shopkeepers re-establish their shops.

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