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U.S. Marines return fire after being fired upon by members of the Taliban during a mounted patrol outside a forward operating base in the Farah province of Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

FARAH FIRE

U.S. Marines return fire after being fired upon by members of the Taliban during a mounted patrol outside a forward operating base in the Farah province of Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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