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U.S. Marine Cpl. Gary L. Jackson prepares to take a sip of water during a patrol with Iraqi police in Ramadi, Iraq, April 3, 2008. Jackson is assigned to the 8th Marine Regiment's Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, which is conducting a joint patrol.

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U.S. Marine Cpl. Gary L. Jackson prepares to take a sip of water during a patrol with Iraqi police in Ramadi, Iraq, April 3, 2008. Jackson is assigned to the 8th Marine Regiment's Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, which is conducting a joint patrol.

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