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For U.S. combat soldiers, new role in Iraq is frustrating

McClatchy Newspapers, by Hannah Allam Posted By: NorthernDog- Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:46:10 GMT CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq — Before Army 1st Lt. Bianca Philson's first deployment to Iraq earlier this year, she trained as a battle captain, learning how to keep commanders informed of progress during fierce fights against insurgents. (Snip) Philson, for example, passed out bags of chicken to Iraqi women during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan as part of the military's closer coordination with civilian State

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