Stars and Stripes reporter and photographer Monte Morin talks about relations between U.S. soldiers and Iraqis, the struggle for the city of Ramadi, and why many soldiers in Iraq choose to re-enlist in this audio slideshow.
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Stories written by Monte Morin from Iraq
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