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"The View" showcases the unique character of the people and places that form our community. The column explores the lives and relationships of the diverse groups that populate the Triangle. Anyone, regardless of age, race, cultural background or ethnicity, is a potential subject. We include the thoughts of those featured as they express how they view their own situation, allowing us a window into their lives.

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January 21, 2006	Staff photo by Chris Seward
Army Pfc. Frank Leinen watches as 7-year-old Marcus Lankford from Durham takes aim with a .50 caliber machine gun that is mounted on a Humvee that was on display outside the RBC Center. The Humvee was parked outside the RBC Center before the Carolina Hurricane's hockey game with the St. Louis Blues. Leinen, who is with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, enjoys showing military hardware to children. "It's nice to see their faces," he said. "They think it's the biggest thing in the world." Leinen returned recently from a four-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. About 5,500 military personnel attended the game and were recognized for their service to their country.