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U.S. Marines patrol near Forward Operating Base Musa Qala in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 19, 2013. The Marines, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducted the patrol to reduce enemy activity in the area.

U.S. Marines patrol near Forward Operating Base Musa Qala in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 19, 2013. The Marines, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducted the patrol to reduce enemy activity in the area.

U.S. Marines patrol near Forward Operating Base Musa Qala in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 19, 2013. The Marines, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducted the patrol to reduce enemy activity in the area.

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