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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Pettit, left, and Cpl. Matthew Miller fire their weapons during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Pettit, left, and Cpl. Matthew Miller fire their weapons during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

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