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Pfc. Alvarado

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Aug. 10, 2007 | 12:16

Talks to a Roswell Daily Record reporter in Roswell, N.M., about the difficulties of being away from family, his duties in Iraq, rewarding experiences he has had, progress he has seen in their work, the bike club he and others started, how he spends his free time, his future career plans and how the Iraqis perceive Soldiers.