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U.S. Marines dismount a tactical vehicle during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2013. The Marines, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conducted the operation to disrupt enemy activity in the area.

TACTICAL STRIDE

U.S. Marines dismount a tactical vehicle during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2013. The Marines, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conducted the operation to disrupt enemy activity in the area.

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