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U.S. Marines Corps 2nd Lt. Michael Bressler shakes hands with an Afghan elder during a security patrol near the town of Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2014. Bressler, a platoon commander, is assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marines Corps 2nd Lt. Michael Bressler shakes hands with an Afghan elder during a security patrol near the town of Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2014. Bressler, a platoon commander, is assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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