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U.S. Marines smooth out cement that will be the foundation for a school they are building for villagers in support of exercise Shared Accord in Wanrarou, Benin, June 14, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division.

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U.S. Marines smooth out cement that will be the foundation for a school they are building for villagers in support of exercise Shared Accord in Wanrarou, Benin, June 14, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division.

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