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U.S. Marines return fire from behind a wall after receiving enemy fire in Lakari Bazaar, Afghanistan, July 19, 2009. The Marines are assigned to 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and are accompanied by Afghan National Army soldiers in order to deny freedom of movement to the country's enemies.

BAZAAR BATTLE

U.S. Marines return fire from behind a wall after receiving enemy fire in Lakari Bazaar, Afghanistan, July 19, 2009. The Marines are assigned to 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and are accompanied by Afghan National Army soldiers in order to deny freedom of movement to the country's enemies.

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