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U.S. Marines conduct a patrol in an open field near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2014. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The patrol was conducted to disrupt enemy activity in the area.

U.S. Marines conduct a patrol in an open field near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2014. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The patrol was conducted to disrupt enemy activity in the area.

U.S. Marines conduct a patrol in an open field near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2014. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The patrol was conducted to disrupt enemy activity in the area.

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