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U.S. Marines arrive at their forward operating base after holding key terrain within a hostile mountain pass in the Farah province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Reinforced, the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3.

FARAH TERRAIN

U.S. Marines arrive at their forward operating base after holding key terrain within a hostile mountain pass in the Farah province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Reinforced, the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3.

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