Baghdad Reunion for US Soldier and Girl he Saved
A member of the Combined Security Force (CSF) gives a young girl a pinch on the cheek as he says goodbye after visiting Azadi, Iraq, April 14, 2010. The Golden Lions of CSF visited the village to update local leaders on the progress of various projects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew D. Leistikow/Not Released)
Lisa Mullins talks with reporter Jane Arraf about a recent reunion in Baghdad between US Army Captain Tom Hickey and a young Iraqi girl his platoon helped save in 2007.
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