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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Mullins provides security during a civil affairs patrol in the Nawa district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 30, 2009. The Marines are deployed to support NATO's International Security Assistance Force and will participate in counterinsurgency operations. They will train and mentor Afghan National Security Forces to improve security and stability in the country.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Mullins provides security during a civil affairs patrol in the Nawa district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 30, 2009. The Marines are deployed to support NATO's International Security Assistance Force and will participate in counterinsurgency operations. They will train and mentor Afghan National Security Forces to improve security and stability in the country.

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