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U.S. Marines take cover during operations in the Madrassa area of the Helmand province of Afghanistan, April 29, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

MADRASSA COVER

U.S. Marines take cover during operations in the Madrassa area of the Helmand province of Afghanistan, April 29, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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