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U.S. Marines conduct retrograde operations on Patrol Base Boldak in Afghanistan's Helmand province. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

RETRO WORK

U.S. Marines conduct retrograde operations on Patrol Base Boldak in Afghanistan's Helmand province. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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