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U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew Heen performs for students, teachers and staff at a secondary school in Buchanon, Liberia, March 23, 2008. Heen is assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, which is participating in an Africa Partnership Station project.

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew Heen performs for students, teachers and staff at a secondary school in Buchanon, Liberia, March 23, 2008. Heen is assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, which is participating in an Africa Partnership Station project.

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