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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ybarra provides security during a clearing operation in Alwash, Iraq, May 12, 2009. Ybarra is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 5th Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

ALWASH CLEARING

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ybarra provides security during a clearing operation in Alwash, Iraq, May 12, 2009. Ybarra is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 5th Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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