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Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler S. Gussin patrols during a deployment exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 18, 2015. Gussin is a machine gunner assigned to the 2nd Marine Division's Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler S. Gussin patrols during a deployment exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 18, 2015. Gussin is a machine gunner assigned to the 2nd Marine Division's Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler S. Gussin patrols during a deployment exercise on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 18, 2015. Gussin is a machine gunner assigned to the 2nd Marine Division's Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

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