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U.S. Marines who recently arrived in Afghanistan conduct live-fire training at a range on Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Aug. 12, 2013. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marines who recently arrived in Afghanistan conduct live-fire training at a range on Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Aug. 12, 2013. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment.

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