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As seen through a night vision device, U.S. Army soldiers provide security at the scene of recent fighting in Al-Fadhel in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, March 28, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

FADHEL FIGHTING

As seen through a night vision device, U.S. Army soldiers provide security at the scene of recent fighting in Al-Fadhel in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, March 28, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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