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British Army Capt. Frazer Alexander finishes the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2011. Alexander, a vehicle maintenance officer, won the marathon with a time of 2:49.

British Army Capt. Frazer Alexander finishes the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2011. Alexander, a vehicle maintenance officer, won the marathon with a time of 2:49.

British Army Capt. Frazer Alexander finishes the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2011. Alexander, a vehicle maintenance officer, won the marathon with a time of 2:49.

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