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U.S. Army Spc. Mishel Francois from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division provides security during a patrol in Dura'iya, Iraq, on Feb. 23, 2008. The village was recently occupied by insurgents.

Spc. Mishel Francois provides security during a patrol.

U.S. Army Spc. Mishel Francois from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division provides security during a patrol in Dura'iya, Iraq, on Feb. 23, 2008. The village was recently occupied by insurgents.

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