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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brad Stys provides security during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 27, 2009. The Marines are deployed to support NATO's International Security Assistance Force and will participate in counterinsurgency operations, including training Afghan security forces to improve stability in the country.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brad Stys provides security during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 27, 2009. The Marines are deployed to support NATO's International Security Assistance Force and will participate in counterinsurgency operations, including training Afghan security forces to improve stability in the country.

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