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U.S. Marines position themselves before attacking a Taliban stronghold in Now Zad, Afghanistan, June 15, 2008. The Marine are assigned to Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marines position themselves before attacking a Taliban stronghold in Now Zad, Afghanistan, June 15, 2008. The Marine are assigned to Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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