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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Burrell orients his Marines to the direction of movement before moving out on a patrol in Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2009. Burrell is a squad leader assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Burrell orients his Marines to the direction of movement before moving out on a patrol in Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2009. Burrell is a squad leader assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Burrell orients his Marines to the direction of movement before moving out on a patrol in Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2009. Burrell is a squad leader assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

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