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U.S. Marines utilize a thermite grenade to burn materials used for making improvised explosive devices during a security patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2014. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marines utilize a thermite grenade to burn materials used for making improvised explosive devices during a security patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2014. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marines utilize a thermite grenade to burn materials used for making improvised explosive devices during a security patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2014. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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