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U.S. Army Sgt. Taylor Strickland patrols the streets of Baghdad, Iraq, on June 6, 2009. Strickland stands in front of the "Hello To Communications" store, for cell phones and electronics, while checking on the Iraqi forces to help ensure they are taking the lead in securing their country. Strickland, a Red Platoon team leader, is assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, at Combat Outpost Cashe South, Baghdad.

Sgt. Taylor Strickland patrols the streets of Baghdad.

U.S. Army Sgt. Taylor Strickland patrols the streets of Baghdad, Iraq, on June 6, 2009. Strickland stands in front of the "Hello To Communications" store, for cell phones and electronics, while checking on the Iraqi forces to help ensure they are taking the lead in securing their country. Strickland, a Red Platoon team leader, is assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, at Combat Outpost Cashe South, Baghdad.

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