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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerome Christian and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Damian Monson prepare their vehicle for a patrol on Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 11, 2014. Christian and Monson, mortormen, are assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerome Christian and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Damian Monson prepare their vehicle for a patrol on Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 11, 2014. Christian and Monson, mortormen, are assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerome Christian and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Damian Monson prepare their vehicle for a patrol on Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 11, 2014. Christian and Monson, mortormen, are assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

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