San Antonio, Texas, native, Staff Sgt. Adrian Gonzalez, combat medic, with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division Personal Security Detachment, right, and Houston, Texas, native, Staff Sgt. Wesley Drake, radio operator, with the 2nd SBCT, 25th Inf. PSD, interact with local Iraqi children, Jan. 14, during a patrol through the Taji Market. Gonzalez said he loves interacting with the kids when he goes out on missions. It was apparent the children loved it when he visited, because the kids were cheering �Gonzo, Gonzo, Gonzo,� a nickname he told the kids to call him,

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San Antonio, Texas, native, Staff Sgt. Adrian Gonzalez, combat medic, with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division Personal Security Detachment, right, and Houston, Texas, native, Staff Sgt. Wesley Drake, radio operator, with the 2nd SBCT, 25th Inf. PSD, interact with local Iraqi children, Jan. 14, during a patrol through the Taji Market. Gonzalez said he loves interacting with the kids when he goes out on missions. It was apparent the children loved it when he visited, because the kids were cheering �Gonzo, Gonzo, Gonzo,� a nickname he told the kids to call him, as he walked the street. Patrolling Through Taji 73212

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