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The Guardian - UK
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US soldiers prepare to leave Iraq

Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
Soldiers of the 4th Stryker Brigade begin to break down their vehicles in preparation for the journey home Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
From 1 September, the US military plans to implement 'Operation New Dawn' Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
The soldiers had driven for about 18 hours south from Baghdad to their staging post in Kuwait Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
Second Lieutenant Duke inspects his convoy en route to the Kuwait border Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
Iraq remains without a functioning government six months after the 7 March elections Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
Staff Seargent Mike Poole and Specialist Matt Taylor of the 4th Stryker Brigade Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
The brigade's convoy is accompanied by Blackhawk helicopters Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
US forces will continue to patrol with Iraqi counterparts in some of the country's most restive areas Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
Soldiers make their final preparations Photograph: Graham Crouch
Strykers Brigade: Strykers Brigade leaves Iraq
Route Tampa – the road the US army and marines had used to get to Baghdad in 2003 Photograph: Graham Crouch
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