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U.S. Marine Sgt. Henry L. Butts prepares to exit a CH-53E helicopter landing on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Aug. 22, 2008. Butts is assigned to the 1st Platoon, Company A, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, serving as part of Multi-National Force West.

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Henry L. Butts prepares to exit a CH-53E helicopter landing on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Aug. 22, 2008. Butts is assigned to the 1st Platoon, Company A, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, serving as part of Multi-National Force West.

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