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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Emerson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John J. McConnell scan the surrounding area after taking enemy fire during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. Emerson and McConnell are assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Emerson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John J. McConnell scan the surrounding area after taking enemy fire during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. Emerson and McConnell are assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Emerson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John J. McConnell scan the surrounding area after taking enemy fire during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. Emerson and McConnell are assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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