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U.S. Marines hold their new ranks in their hands after being promoted, At-Taqaddum, Iraq, June 4, 2008. The Marines, assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, provide security for camps Taqaddum and Habbaniyah.

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U.S. Marines hold their new ranks in their hands after being promoted, At-Taqaddum, Iraq, June 4, 2008. The Marines, assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, provide security for camps Taqaddum and Habbaniyah.

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