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U.S. Marines exit a CH-53 helicopter during an exercise on Camp Ripper, Iraq, March 11, 2009. The Marines are part of a quick reaction force composed of Marines assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Tanks Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8.

RIPPER EXIT

U.S. Marines exit a CH-53 helicopter during an exercise on Camp Ripper, Iraq, March 11, 2009. The Marines are part of a quick reaction force composed of Marines assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Tanks Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8.

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