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U.S. Marines move into position as they conduct a mission rehearsal on Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 27, 2013. The Marines and sailors, assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, conducted the rehearsal in preparation for a partnered operation with Afghan soldiers.

U.S. Marines move into position as they conduct a mission rehearsal on Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 27, 2013. The Marines and sailors, assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, conducted the rehearsal in preparation for a partnered operation with Afghan soldiers.

U.S. Marines move into position as they conduct a mission rehearsal on Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 27, 2013. The Marines and sailors, assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, conducted the rehearsal in preparation for a partnered operation with Afghan soldiers.

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