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Cpl. Alan Aerts drinks chi and rests before continuing on a dismounted patrol.
U.S. Army Cpl. Alan Aerts, with 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, drinks chi and rests before continuing on a dismounted patrol outside of Joint Security Station Ur, Iraq, on May 22, 2009. The purpose of the patrol is to show a strong Army presence in this area of operation. DoD photo by Spc. Joshua E. Powell, U.S. Army. (Released)