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Cpl. Tyler L. Huffman and Pfc. Ryan C. Freeman take a closer look at the area ahead while conducting cache sweeps in the area surrounding Gharmah, Iraq, April 6, 2006. The Marines worked during a three-day maneuver involving Iraqi soldiers called Operation Hastings.

Operation Hastings

Cpl. Tyler L. Huffman and Pfc. Ryan C. Freeman take a closer look at the area ahead while conducting cache sweeps in the area surrounding Gharmah, Iraq, April 6, 2006. The Marines worked during a three-day maneuver involving Iraqi soldiers called Operation Hastings.

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