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As seen through a night-viewing device, U.S. Army soldiers depart Forward Operating Base Falcon, Iraq, aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, April 12, 2009.

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As seen through a night-viewing device, U.S. Army soldiers depart Forward Operating Base Falcon, Iraq, aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, April 12, 2009.

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