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A U.S. Marine offers a treat to a child during a relief mission after forces secured the Garmsir city district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2008. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

GARMSIR GIVING

A U.S. Marine offers a treat to a child during a relief mission after forces secured the Garmsir city district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2008. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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