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U.S. Army Col. Byron Freeman visits a checkpoint, Feb. 14, 2009, during heightened security implementations at checkpoints throughout Baghdad, Iraq, to prepare for Arba'een, a religious holiday pilgrimage. Freeman commands the 8th Military Police "Watchdog" Brigade.

CHECKPOINT CHECKS

U.S. Army Col. Byron Freeman visits a checkpoint, Feb. 14, 2009, during heightened security implementations at checkpoints throughout Baghdad, Iraq, to prepare for Arba'een, a religious holiday pilgrimage. Freeman commands the 8th Military Police "Watchdog" Brigade.

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