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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Greenwood provides security from the corner of a compound during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2014. Greenwood is a fire team leader assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Greenwood provides security from the corner of a compound during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2014. Greenwood is a fire team leader assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Greenwood provides security from the corner of a compound during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2014. Greenwood is a fire team leader assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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