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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesse Beaubrun leads a squad during a test on drill at Al Asad Air Base in the Anbar province of Iraq, Sept. 24, 2008. Beaubrun is an aviation life support system specialist from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16. The corporals are attending Corporal's Course during which they will learn leadership skills, drill manual, and many other techniques which will help to guide them through their years as a non-commissioned officer.

CORPORAL'S CALL

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesse Beaubrun leads a squad during a test on drill at Al Asad Air Base in the Anbar province of Iraq, Sept. 24, 2008. Beaubrun is an aviation life support system specialist from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16. The corporals are attending Corporal's Course during which they will learn leadership skills, drill manual, and many other techniques which will help to guide them through their years as a non-commissioned officer.

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