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Spc. John Dufrene reads from an English book to Iraqi school children.
U.S. Army Spc. John Dufrene, attached to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, reads from an English book to Iraqi school children outside the Eserah School in Nassir Wa Salam, Iraq, on April 19, 2009. The 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division is making sure repairs and structural improvements are being made to schools throughout the Nassir Wa Salam province.