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U.S. Army Pvt. Deonta Proctor provides security during a patrol in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq, on May 17, 2009. Proctor is an infantryman, attached to 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

U.S. Army Pvt. Deonta Proctor provides security during a patrol in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq, on May 17, 2009.

U.S. Army Pvt. Deonta Proctor provides security during a patrol in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq, on May 17, 2009. Proctor is an infantryman, attached to 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

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