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Kuwaiti marines secure the area during a beach assault exercise, which is part of a military demonstration held at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City, Feb. 28, 2011.

Kuwaiti marines secure the area during a beach assault exercise, which is part of a military demonstration held at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City, Feb. 28, 2011.

Kuwaiti marines secure the area during a beach assault exercise, which is part of a military demonstration held at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City, Feb. 28, 2011.

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