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U.S. Marines conduct combat operations in Now Zad, Afghanistan, during Operation Cobra's Anger, Dec. 4, 2009. Operation Cobra's Anger disrupted enemy supply lines and communication in Now Zad, once a safe haven for Taliban forces. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

COBRA'S ANGER

U.S. Marines conduct combat operations in Now Zad, Afghanistan, during Operation Cobra's Anger, Dec. 4, 2009. Operation Cobra's Anger disrupted enemy supply lines and communication in Now Zad, once a safe haven for Taliban forces. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

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