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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Dominguez patrols in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 9, 2013. Dominguez, a rifleman, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines patrolled to deter enemy freedom of movement and improve force protection.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Dominguez patrols in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 9, 2013. Dominguez, a rifleman, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines patrolled to deter enemy freedom of movement and improve force protection.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Dominguez patrols in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 9, 2013. Dominguez, a rifleman, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines patrolled to deter enemy freedom of movement and improve force protection.

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