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The Revolutionary War Soldier image on the left is a detail from the painting, Battle of Long Island, by Domenick D'Andrea , part of the National Guard Heritage Series. The photograph detail of the modern-day Soldier on the right is from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry, 2d Infantry Division taken in Iraq, April 2007.