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    A close-up photograph shows two hands holding an official EOD/IED Police badge. One hand is visibly bandaged with white medical wrapping. The badge is gold and black, featuring Arabic text and the designation 'EOD/IED TECHNICIAN' with unit number Q-29.

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    07.06.2008

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Lehnhardt 

    Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq

    An Iraqi policeman and Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician, from the Baghdad-Hawk police station in Eastern Baghdad, shows off his special duty badge his unit recently started using, July 6, 2008. This police officer lost his right arm during a EOD call, but still serves with his unit with pride and purpose.

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    Date Taken: 07.06.2008
    Date Posted: 07.08.2008 16:34
    Photo ID: 101401
    VIRIN: 080706-A-9665L-027
    Resolution: 2734x1816
    Size: 1.06 MB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ
    Web Views: 171
    Downloads: 16

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    A close-up photograph shows two hands holding an official EOD/IED Police badge. One hand is visibly bandaged with white medical wrapping. The badge is gold and black, featuring Arabic text and the designation 'EOD/IED TECHNICIAN' with unit number Q-29.

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