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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Peterson uses the optic lens on his weapon to scan the area as he provides security during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2014. Peterson is a forward fires observer assigned to the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Peterson uses the optic lens on his weapon to scan the area as he provides security during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2014. Peterson is a forward fires observer assigned to the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Peterson uses the optic lens on his weapon to scan the area as he provides security during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2014. Peterson is a forward fires observer assigned to the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company.

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