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Marines in amphibious assault vehicles disembark the USS Rushmore off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2015. The Marines are assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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Marines in amphibious assault vehicles disembark the USS Rushmore off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2015. The Marines are assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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