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Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Michael G. Swanson, Regimental Combat Team 5 regimental surgeon, discusses plans for an upcoming cooperative medical engagement with Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael G. Bundeson, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Regimental Aid Station on Camp Ripper, Iraq. Marine Corps medicine has been instrumental in RCT 5's efforts to gain the trust of key Iraqi leaders, allowing more access to the population so civilian-military operations can be more successful. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent M. Lowry, Regimental Combat Team 5

Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Michael G. Swanson, Regimental Combat Team 5 regimental surgeon, discusses plans for an upcoming cooperative medical engagement with Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael G. Bundeson, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Regimental Aid Station on Camp Ripper, Iraq. Marine Corps medicine has been instrumental in RCT 5's efforts to gain the trust of key Iraqi leaders, allowing more access to the population so civilian-military operations can be more successful. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent M. Lowry, Regimental Combat Team 5

Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Michael G. Swanson, Regimental Combat Team 5 regimental surgeon, discusses plans for an upcoming cooperative medical engagement with Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael G. Bundeson, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Regimental Aid Station on Camp Ripper, Iraq. Marine Corps medicine has been instrumental in RCT 5's efforts to gain the trust of key Iraqi leaders, allowing more access to the population so civilian-military operations can be more successful. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent M. Lowry, Regimental Combat Team 5

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