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U.S. Marine Sgt. Marcus Martin practices Pashto with Afghan boys while providing security outside the district center in Garmser district, Helmand province, Nov. 28, 2011. Martin is a squad leader assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Marcus Martin practices Pashto with Afghan boys while providing security outside the district center in Garmser district, Helmand province, Nov. 28, 2011. Martin is a squad leader assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Marcus Martin practices Pashto with Afghan boys while providing security outside the district center in Garmser district, Helmand province, Nov. 28, 2011. Martin is a squad leader assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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