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A U.S. Marine loads his M-4 service rifle before leaving Patrol Base Hasaan Abad in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 1, 2009. The Marine, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is part of a military effort to restrict the freedom of movement of enemies, and help restore peace and prosperity to the local populace.

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A U.S. Marine loads his M-4 service rifle before leaving Patrol Base Hasaan Abad in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 1, 2009. The Marine, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is part of a military effort to restrict the freedom of movement of enemies, and help restore peace and prosperity to the local populace.

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