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U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Nimmons (right), of 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, and Iraqi army 2nd Lt. Ammar Hassin speak to a store owner during a joint operation patrol in Al Muhandiseen, Iraq, on Oct. 30, 2008.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Nimmons and Iraqi army 2nd Lt. Ammar Hassin speak to a store owner.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Nimmons (right), of 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, and Iraqi army 2nd Lt. Ammar Hassin speak to a store owner during a joint operation patrol in Al Muhandiseen, Iraq, on Oct. 30, 2008.

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