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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Chad Althiser speaks with Afghan elders at the end of a meeting outside Fire Base Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, July 24, 2009. Althiser is the commander of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Chad Althiser speaks with Afghan elders at the end of a meeting outside Fire Base Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, July 24, 2009. Althiser is the commander of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines Regiment.

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