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U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers complete a recent reconnaissance patrol mission under enemy fire in Helmand province without taking any casualties. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

ENGAGING THE ENEMY

U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers complete a recent reconnaissance patrol mission under enemy fire in Helmand province without taking any casualties. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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