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U.S. Marines speak to residents during a patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, Oct. 27, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marines speak to residents during a patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, Oct. 27, 2008. The Marines are assigned to Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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