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    US Senators mix business with pleasure while in Iraq [Image 1 of 4]

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    A group of civilians and U.S. Army soldiers are gathered outdoors in what appears to be an arid, rocky desert environment, likely during a military visit or congressional delegation (CODEL). Several civilians in casual attire stand among uniformed soldiers wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage. Military unit flags/guidons are visible in the background, suggesting an official or ceremonial context.

    TALLIL, IRAQ

    11.24.2009

    Photo by Spc. Anita Stratton 

    41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team

    Oregon U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkely and Ronald Burris of Illinois, stand on the Ziggurat of UR with Soldiers of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Oregon National Guard overlooking the archeological ruins of Abraham's house in Tallil, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2009. The senators were given a brief history lesson on the area as being the cradle of civilization.The senators were in Iraq to meet Iraqi military and governmnet leaders and U.S. officials and to get an idea of the future of Iraq. Later, they also met with Soldiers who were given the opportunity to voice concerns about jobs, health care and the economy upon their return home.

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    Date Taken: 11.24.2009
    Date Posted: 11.25.2009 13:59
    Photo ID: 226685
    VIRIN: 091124-A-9075V-037
    Resolution: 2632x1752
    Size: 2.08 MB
    Location: TALLIL, IQ

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