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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hipkins gives orders to his men after coming under enemy fire in Lakari Bazaar, Afghanistan, July 19, 2009. Hipkins, a squad leader, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The battalion, accompanied by Afghan soldiers, is the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hipkins gives orders to his men after coming under enemy fire in Lakari Bazaar, Afghanistan, July 19, 2009. Hipkins, a squad leader, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The battalion, accompanied by Afghan soldiers, is the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan.

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