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U.S. Marines patrol an area of Garmsir.

U.S. Marines patrol an area of Garmsir in the Helmand province in Afghanistan on May 4, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, International Security Assistance Force.

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Tags: News Photos, Operation Enduring Freedom, Lead Photos, Military Operations, Military Operations, Operations
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