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U.S. Navy Seaman Derek Happel, front, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Vanny conduct a patrol in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 11, 2012. Happel, a hospitalman, and Vanny, a team leader, are assigned to 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6. The Marines conducted the patrol in support of Afghan forces during Operation Gospand-Sia.

SANGIN PATROL

U.S. Navy Seaman Derek Happel, front, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Vanny conduct a patrol in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 11, 2012. Happel, a hospitalman, and Vanny, a team leader, are assigned to 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6. The Marines conducted the patrol in support of Afghan forces during Operation Gospand-Sia.

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