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U.S. Marines take cover during a patrol in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 29, 2013. The patrol was conducted to disrupt enemy activity in the area. The soldiers are assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marines take cover during a patrol in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 29, 2013. The patrol was conducted to disrupt enemy activity in the area. The soldiers are assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

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