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A U.S. Marine launches an unmanned aerial vehicle during a security patrol in the area of Haji Tahir Estates, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The security patrols disrupt enemy operations against the Bastion-Leatherneck complex. The Marines and sailors are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

AFGHANISTAN PATROL

A U.S. Marine launches an unmanned aerial vehicle during a security patrol in the area of Haji Tahir Estates, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The security patrols disrupt enemy operations against the Bastion-Leatherneck complex. The Marines and sailors are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

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