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U.S. Marine Pfc. Gary M. Cassen, 18, a scout from Colfax, Calif., keeps an eye on the road for any insurgent activity while riding in the back of a light armored vehicle. Marines of D Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, ran security and stability operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq, in support of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

Keeping Watch

U.S. Marine Pfc. Gary M. Cassen, 18, a scout from Colfax, Calif., keeps an eye on the road for any insurgent activity while riding in the back of a light armored vehicle. Marines of D Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, ran security and stability operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq, in support of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

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