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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Preston Jones prepares for a quick reaction force drill on Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 31, 2014. Jones, a rifleman, is assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The drill was intended to increase proficiency in maintaining base security.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Preston Jones prepares for a quick reaction force drill on Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 31, 2014. Jones, a rifleman, is assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The drill was intended to increase proficiency in maintaining base security.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Preston Jones prepares for a quick reaction force drill on Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 31, 2014. Jones, a rifleman, is assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The drill was intended to increase proficiency in maintaining base security.

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