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U.S. Marines prepare to return fire after receiving enemy fire in Lakari Bazaar, Afghanistan, July 19, 2009. The Marines, accompanied by Afghan soldiers, are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The battalion is the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan.

ENEMY FIRE

U.S. Marines prepare to return fire after receiving enemy fire in Lakari Bazaar, Afghanistan, July 19, 2009. The Marines, accompanied by Afghan soldiers, are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The battalion is the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan.

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